Elevator mechanic salary in Massachusetts
Median $66.55 an hour for — 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 Massachusetts: the full range
Massachusetts ranks 5th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 8th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $62.90). — 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 | $37.79 – $39.92 | $78,600 – $83,020 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $39.92 – $73.92 | $83,020 – $153,760 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $73.92 – $74.17 | $153,760 – $154,280 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic pay by metro in Massachusetts
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $39.27 | $72.17 | $74.17 | — | 8% above |
Elevator mechanic wages in Massachusetts over time
Table
| Year | Massachusetts $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $29.54 | $57.08 | $22.38 | 1,470 |
| 2000 | $27.04 | $50.55 | $22.78 | 1,170 |
| 2001 | $31.74 | $57.70 | $24.82 | 1,320 |
| 2002 | $31.60 | $56.55 | $25.99 | 940 |
| 2003 | $34.08 | $59.63 | $26.90 | 700 |
| 2004 | $35.41 | $60.35 | $28.23 | 770 |
| 2005 | $33.70 | $55.55 | $28.46 | 700 |
| 2006 | $34.87 | $55.69 | $30.59 | 640 |
| 2007 | $36.54 | $56.74 | $32.69 | 690 |
| 2008 | $39.82 | $59.54 | $33.35 | 640 |
| 2009 | $42.59 | $63.91 | $33.20 | 530 |
| 2010 | $46.48 | $68.62 | $34.09 | 250 |
| 2011 | $49.08 | $70.25 | $36.09 | 400 |
| 2012 | $48.27 | $67.69 | $36.85 | 330 |
| 2013 | $48.20 | $66.61 | $37.81 | 460 |
| 2014 | $44.00 | $59.84 | $37.80 | 550 |
| 2015 | $41.45 | $56.30 | $38.88 | 560 |
| 2016 | $44.86 | $60.17 | $37.93 | 620 |
| 2017 | $50.08 | $65.78 | $38.21 | 840 |
| 2018 | $54.00 | $69.23 | $38.36 | 960 |
| 2019 | $54.42 | $68.53 | $40.86 | 1,010 |
| 2020 | $57.13 | $71.07 | $42.57 | 1,090 |
| 2021 | $58.42 | $69.41 | $47.05 | 750 |
| 2022 | $65.02 | $71.53 | $47.60 | 660 |
| 2023 | $68.59 | $72.47 | $49.24 | 600 |
| 2024 | $64.60 | $66.30 | $51.24 | 500 |
| 2025 | $66.55 | $66.55 | $52.84 | — |
In today's dollars, the median elevator mechanic wage in Massachusetts changed by +18.2% over the last ten years of data and by -2.9% since 2019.
Outlook for elevator mechanics in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's labor market agency projects the number of elevator mechanics in the state to change by +7.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 490 to 520, with about 40 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +5.7% over 2025-35.
Source: Massachusetts labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in Massachusetts
On federally funded construction in Massachusetts, contractors must pay elevator mechanics at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 14 of the 14 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 —). The market median for the state is $66.55.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | Union ELEV0004-001 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | MA20260001 |
| Bristol | Union ELEV0004-001 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | MA20260001 |
| Dukes | Union ELEV0004-001 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | MA20260001 |
| Essex | Union ELEV0004-001 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | MA20260001 |
| Middlesex | Union ELEV0004-001 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | MA20260001 |
| Nantucket | Union ELEV0004-001 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | MA20260001 |
| Norfolk | Union ELEV0004-001 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | MA20260001 |
| Plymouth | Union ELEV0004-005 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | MA20260012 |
| Suffolk | Union ELEV0004-001 2025-01-01 | $74.17 | $38.44 | $112.61 | MA20260001 |
| Berkshire | Union ELEV0041-001 2025-01-01 | $66.41 | $38.44 | $104.85 | MA20260003 |
| Franklin | Union ELEV0041-001 2025-01-01 | $66.41 | $38.44 | $104.85 | MA20260003 |
| Hampden | Union ELEV0041-001 2025-01-01 | $66.41 | $38.44 | $104.85 | MA20260003 |
| Hampshire | Union ELEV0041-001 2025-01-01 | $66.41 | $38.44 | $104.85 | MA20260003 |
| Worcester | Union ELEV0041-005 2025-01-01 | $66.41 | $38.44 | $104.85 | MA20260013 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
The median elevator mechanic in Massachusetts earned $66.55 an hour ($138,420 a year) in May 2025, 26% above the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $39.92–$73.92; the top 10% earn more than $74.17.
Where does Massachusetts rank for elevator mechanic pay?
Massachusetts ranks 5th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $66.55 an hour, and 8th after adjusting for Massachusetts's cost of living (BEA price parity 105.8, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in Massachusetts?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for elevator mechanics in 14 counties, with a typical package of $112.61 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many elevator mechanics work in Massachusetts?
BLS counted — elevator mechanics in Massachusetts in May 2025, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.00; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is elevator mechanic work growing in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts's labor market agency projects +7.2% growth for elevator mechanics between 2024 and 2034, from 490 to 520 jobs.
How many elevator mechanic openings a year are there in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts projects about 40 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, Massachusetts 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: Massachusetts labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.