Elevator mechanic salary in District of Columbia
Median $58.93 an hour for — elevator and escalator installers and repairers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Elevator mechanic pay in District of Columbia: the full range
District of Columbia ranks 13th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 22nd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $53.62). — elevator and escalator installers and repairers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $31.67 – $38.96 | $65,870 – $81,030 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $38.96 – $58.93 | $81,030 – $122,570 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $58.93 – $71.39 | $122,570 – $148,490 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic pay by metro in District of Columbia
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | $37.80 | $58.78 | $63.88 | 400 | about the same as |
Elevator mechanic wages in District of Columbia over time
Table
| Year | District of Columbia $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $21.62 | $41.78 | $22.38 | 570 |
| 2000 | $22.43 | $41.93 | $22.78 | 370 |
| 2001 | $23.29 | $42.34 | $24.82 | 360 |
| 2002 | $24.20 | $43.31 | $25.99 | 120 |
| 2003 | $23.33 | $40.82 | $26.90 | 60 |
| 2004 | $29.95 | $51.04 | $28.23 | 120 |
| 2005 | $30.65 | $50.53 | $28.46 | 120 |
| 2006 | $31.24 | $49.89 | $30.59 | 140 |
| 2008 | $26.36 | $39.42 | $33.35 | 90 |
| 2009 | $29.08 | $43.64 | $33.20 | 60 |
| 2010 | $32.76 | $48.37 | $34.09 | 50 |
| 2011 | $38.53 | $55.15 | $36.09 | 40 |
| 2017 | $40.60 | $53.32 | $38.21 | 80 |
| 2018 | $41.31 | $52.96 | $38.36 | 80 |
| 2022 | $50.54 | $55.60 | $47.60 | 70 |
| 2023 | $59.05 | $62.39 | $49.24 | 90 |
| 2024 | $60.11 | $61.69 | $51.24 | — |
| 2025 | $58.93 | $58.93 | $52.84 | — |
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in District of Columbia
On federally funded construction in District of Columbia, contractors must pay elevator mechanics at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 1 of the 1 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $95.60 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $58.93.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Union ELEV0010-001 2025-01-01 | $57.16 | $38.44 | $95.60 | DC20260002 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the District of Columbia prevailing wage page. This is not the official wage determination.
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Questions this page answers
How much do elevator mechanics make in District of Columbia?
The median elevator mechanic in District of Columbia earned $58.93 an hour ($122,570 a year) in May 2025, 12% above the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $38.96–$58.93; the top 10% earn more than $71.39.
Where does District of Columbia rank for elevator mechanic pay?
District of Columbia ranks 13th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $58.93 an hour, and 22nd after adjusting for District of Columbia's cost of living (BEA price parity 109.9, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in District of Columbia?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for elevator mechanics in 1 counties, with a typical package of $95.60 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many elevator mechanics work in District of Columbia?
BLS counted — elevator and escalator installers and repairers in District of Columbia in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.00; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia and metro areas, SOC 47-4021.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.