Elevator mechanic salary in Maine
Median $69.08 an hour for 110 elevator mechanics, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 1999 and the state's own outlook.
Elevator mechanic pay in Maine: the full range
Maine ranks 1st of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 1st once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $71.22). 110 elevator mechanics work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.0× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $38.12 – $40.89 | $79,300 – $85,050 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $40.89 – $74.17 | $85,050 – $154,260 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $74.17 – $76.32 | $154,260 – $158,750 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
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Elevator mechanic wages in Maine over time
Table
| Year | Maine $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $22.67 | $43.81 | $22.38 | — |
| 2000 | $22.73 | $42.50 | $22.78 | — |
| 2001 | $23.19 | $42.16 | $24.82 | — |
| 2002 | $23.52 | $42.09 | $25.99 | 310 |
| 2003 | $24.56 | $42.97 | $26.90 | — |
| 2004 | $25.03 | $42.66 | $28.23 | 300 |
| 2005 | $26.34 | $43.42 | $28.46 | 50 |
| 2006 | $30.29 | $48.37 | $30.59 | 60 |
| 2010 | $46.10 | $68.06 | $34.09 | — |
| 2014 | $51.58 | $70.14 | $37.80 | 50 |
| 2017 | $28.20 | $37.04 | $38.21 | — |
| 2018 | $29.50 | $37.82 | $38.36 | — |
| 2019 | $31.49 | $39.65 | $40.86 | 90 |
| 2020 | $43.31 | $53.87 | $42.57 | 80 |
| 2021 | $58.30 | $69.27 | $47.05 | 110 |
| 2022 | $63.52 | $69.88 | $47.60 | 160 |
| 2023 | $45.38 | $47.95 | $49.24 | 140 |
| 2024 | $66.59 | $68.34 | $51.24 | 130 |
| 2025 | $69.08 | $69.08 | $52.84 | 110 |
Are there more elevator mechanic jobs in Maine?
BLS counted 110 elevator mechanics in Maine in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 35%. With fewer than 3,000 jobs or a wide margin of error, year-to-year changes are within the survey's noise and are not shown as a trend.
Outlook for elevator mechanics in Maine
Maine's labor market agency projects the number of elevator mechanics in the state to change by +1.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 130 to 130, with about 10 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +5.7% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 110 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Maine labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in Maine
On federally funded construction in Maine, contractors must pay elevator mechanics at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 10 of the 11 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $112.61 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $73.17). 1 of the 11 counties still use a survey rate dated 2017 or earlier (for example Kennebec County at $73.17). The market median for the state is $69.08.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin | Union ELEV0004-002 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | ME20260004 |
| Cumberland | Union ELEV0004-002 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | ME20260050 |
| Franklin | Union ELEV0004-006 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | ME20260007 |
| Knox | Union ELEV0004-006 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | ME20260010 |
| Lincoln | Union ELEV0004-006 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | ME20260014 |
| Oxford | Union ELEV0004-006 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | ME20260014 |
| Sagadahoc | Union ELEV0004-002 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | ME20260052 |
| Somerset | Union ELEV0004-006 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | ME20260012 |
| Waldo | Union ELEV0004-006 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | ME20260014 |
| York | Union ELEV0004-002 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | ME20260053 |
| Kennebec | Survey SUME2014-018 2017-01-31 | $48.22 | $24.95 | $73.17 | ME20260009 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Maine 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 Maine?
The median elevator mechanic in Maine earned $69.08 an hour ($143,690 a year) in May 2025, 31% above the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $40.89–$74.17; the top 10% earn more than $76.32.
Where does Maine rank for elevator mechanic pay?
Maine ranks 1st of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $69.08 an hour, and 1st after adjusting for Maine's cost of living (BEA price parity 97.0, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in Maine?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for elevator mechanics in 10 counties, with a typical package of $112.61 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many elevator mechanics work in Maine?
BLS counted 110 elevator mechanics in Maine in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.12; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is elevator mechanic work growing in Maine?
Maine's labor market agency projects +1.6% growth for elevator mechanics between 2024 and 2034, from 130 to 130 jobs.
How many elevator mechanic openings a year are there in Maine?
Maine projects about 10 openings a year for elevator mechanics over 2024–2034, counting both new positions and replacements for people who retire or change occupation. Nationally BLS projects about 1,900 a year.
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maine and metro areas, SOC 47-4021. Job counts are survey estimates and exclude the self-employed.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-09.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Maine labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.