Elevator mechanic salary in Michigan
Median $47.67 an hour for 560 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 Michigan: the full range
Michigan ranks 27th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 26th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $49.55). 560 elevator mechanics work in the state. The top 10% earn 3.0× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $22.99 – $29.21 | $47,820 – $60,760 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $29.21 – $67.16 | $60,760 – $139,690 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $67.16 – $68.32 | $139,690 – $142,110 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic pay by metro in Michigan
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $23.15 | $63.98 | $66.99 | $73.19 | 80 | 34% above |
| Detroit | $23.96 | $51.25 | $51.10 | $68.33 | 280 | 8% above |
| Lansing | $28.20 | $48.35 | $50.89 | $65.44 | 40 | 1% above |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Elevator mechanic wages in Michigan over time
Table
| Year | Michigan $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $25.32 | $48.93 | $22.38 | — |
| 2000 | $28.48 | $53.25 | $22.78 | — |
| 2001 | $29.12 | $52.94 | $24.82 | 790 |
| 2002 | $29.47 | $52.74 | $25.99 | 630 |
| 2003 | $30.01 | $52.51 | $26.90 | 850 |
| 2004 | $29.92 | $50.99 | $28.23 | 1,120 |
| 2005 | $29.48 | $48.60 | $28.46 | 770 |
| 2006 | $30.07 | $48.02 | $30.59 | 640 |
| 2007 | $29.70 | $46.12 | $32.69 | 300 |
| 2008 | $30.76 | $46.00 | $33.35 | 180 |
| 2009 | $34.77 | $52.18 | $33.20 | 270 |
| 2010 | $37.26 | $55.01 | $34.09 | 230 |
| 2011 | $27.41 | $39.23 | $36.09 | 380 |
| 2012 | $18.38 | $25.77 | $36.85 | 320 |
| 2013 | $21.85 | $30.20 | $37.81 | 350 |
| 2014 | $38.41 | $52.23 | $37.80 | 280 |
| 2015 | $38.55 | $52.36 | $38.88 | 300 |
| 2016 | $36.17 | $48.52 | $37.93 | 310 |
| 2017 | $42.00 | $55.16 | $38.21 | 780 |
| 2018 | $41.97 | $53.81 | $38.36 | — |
| 2019 | $43.26 | $54.48 | $40.86 | 930 |
| 2020 | $41.54 | $51.67 | $42.57 | 600 |
| 2021 | $37.51 | $44.57 | $47.05 | 90 |
| 2022 | $17.68 | $19.45 | $47.60 | 60 |
| 2023 | $58.58 | $61.89 | $49.24 | 480 |
| 2024 | $55.08 | $56.53 | $51.24 | 660 |
| 2025 | $47.67 | $47.67 | $52.84 | 560 |
In today's dollars, the median elevator mechanic wage in Michigan changed by -9.0% over the last ten years of data and by -12.5% since 2019.
Are there more elevator mechanic jobs in Michigan?
BLS counted 560 elevator mechanics in Michigan in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 26%. 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 Michigan
Michigan's labor market agency projects the number of elevator mechanics in the state to change by +3.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 670 to 690, with about 50 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +5.7% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed, so the base is larger than the 560 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Michigan labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in Michigan
On federally funded construction in Michigan, contractors must pay elevator mechanics at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 6 of the 6 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $103.45 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $47.67.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer | Union ELEV0085-002 2025-01-01 | $65.45 | $38.44 | $103.89 | MI20260089 |
| Livingston | Union ELEV0085-002 2025-01-01 | $65.45 | $38.44 | $103.89 | MI20260090 |
| Macomb | Union ELEV0036-002 2025-01-01 | $65.01 | $38.44 | $103.45 | MI20260091 |
| Oakland | Union ELEV0036-002 2025-01-01 | $65.01 | $38.44 | $103.45 | MI20260095 |
| St. Clair | Union ELEV0036-002 2025-01-01 | $65.01 | $38.44 | $103.45 | MI20260098 |
| Wayne | Union ELEV0036-002 2025-01-01 | $65.01 | $38.44 | $103.45 | MI20260101 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-06. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Michigan 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 Michigan?
The median elevator mechanic in Michigan earned $47.67 an hour ($99,140 a year) in May 2025, 10% below the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $29.21–$67.16; the top 10% earn more than $68.32.
Where does Michigan rank for elevator mechanic pay?
Michigan ranks 27th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $47.67 an hour, and 26th after adjusting for Michigan's cost of living (BEA price parity 96.2, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in Michigan?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for elevator mechanics in 6 counties, with a typical package of $103.45 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many elevator mechanics work in Michigan?
BLS counted 560 elevator mechanics in Michigan in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.83; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is elevator mechanic work growing in Michigan?
Michigan's labor market agency projects +3.1% growth for elevator mechanics between 2024 and 2034, from 670 to 690 jobs.
How many elevator mechanic openings a year are there in Michigan?
Michigan projects about 50 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, Michigan 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 2026-11-06. Not the official determination.
- BLS Employment Projections, national, 2025-35.
- State projection: Michigan labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.