Elevator mechanic salary in New Jersey
Median $66.31 an hour for 800 elevator and escalator installers and repairers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Elevator mechanic pay in New Jersey: the full range
New Jersey ranks 6th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 13th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $60.95). 800 elevator and escalator installers and repairers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $42.99 – $60.12 | $89,410 – $125,040 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $60.12 – $80.35 | $125,040 – $167,130 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $80.35 – $83.43 | $167,130 – $173,530 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic pay by metro in New Jersey
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | $39.88 | $65.39 | $82.63 | 3,270 | 1% below |
| Philadelphia | $38.48 | $63.77 | $76.86 | 540 | 4% below |
Elevator mechanic wages in New Jersey over time
Table
| Year | New Jersey $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $26.37 | $50.96 | $22.38 | 490 |
| 2000 | $27.79 | $51.96 | $22.78 | 400 |
| 2001 | $28.54 | $51.88 | $24.82 | 620 |
| 2002 | $30.01 | $53.70 | $25.99 | 600 |
| 2003 | $29.62 | $51.83 | $26.90 | 620 |
| 2004 | $30.15 | $51.38 | $28.23 | 730 |
| 2005 | $29.71 | $48.98 | $28.46 | 440 |
| 2006 | $31.17 | $49.78 | $30.59 | 510 |
| 2007 | $31.81 | $49.39 | $32.69 | 780 |
| 2008 | $34.96 | $52.28 | $33.35 | 1,160 |
| 2009 | $34.94 | $52.43 | $33.20 | 1,100 |
| 2010 | $37.74 | $55.72 | $34.09 | 960 |
| 2011 | $40.97 | $58.64 | $36.09 | 1,080 |
| 2012 | $38.91 | $54.56 | $36.85 | 1,180 |
| 2013 | $38.95 | $53.83 | $37.81 | 1,270 |
| 2014 | $38.26 | $52.03 | $37.80 | 810 |
| 2015 | $42.27 | $57.42 | $38.88 | 600 |
| 2016 | $41.78 | $56.04 | $37.93 | 700 |
| 2017 | $33.16 | $43.55 | $38.21 | 530 |
| 2018 | $34.08 | $43.69 | $38.36 | 600 |
| 2019 | $42.94 | $54.07 | $40.86 | 730 |
| 2020 | $45.46 | $56.55 | $42.57 | 670 |
| 2021 | $59.92 | $71.19 | $47.05 | 410 |
| 2022 | $60.20 | $66.22 | $47.60 | 640 |
| 2023 | $62.26 | $65.78 | $49.24 | 570 |
| 2024 | $64.71 | $66.41 | $51.24 | 410 |
| 2025 | $66.31 | $66.31 | $52.84 | 800 |
In today's dollars, the median elevator mechanic wage in New Jersey changed by +15.5% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in New Jersey
On federally funded construction in New Jersey, contractors must pay elevator mechanics at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 17 of the 20 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $110.29 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $51.43). 3 of the 20 counties still use a survey rate dated 2009 or earlier (for example Bergen County at $51.43). The market median for the state is $66.31.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Union ELEV0005-004 2025-01-01 | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | NJ20260025 |
| Burlington | Union ELEV0005-004 2025-01-01 | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | NJ20260027 |
| Camden | Union ELEV0005-004 2025-01-01 | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | NJ20260028 |
| Cape May | Union ELEV0005-004 2025-01-01 | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | NJ20260029 |
| Cumberland | Union ELEV0005-004 2025-01-01 | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | NJ20260030 |
| Gloucester | Union ELEV0005-004 2025-01-01 | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | NJ20260032 |
| Mercer | Union ELEV0005-004 2025-01-01 | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | NJ20260035 |
| Monmouth | Union ELEV0005-004 2025-01-01 | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | NJ20260037 |
| Ocean | Union ELEV0005-004 2025-01-01 | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | NJ20260039 |
| Salem | Union ELEV0005-004 2025-01-01 | $71.85 | $38.44 | $110.29 | NJ20260041 |
| Hunterdon | Union ELEV0084-006 2025-01-01 | $61.41 | $38.44 | $99.85 | NJ20260034 |
| Warren | Union ELEV0084-006 2025-01-01 | $61.41 | $38.44 | $99.85 | NJ20260045 |
| Essex | Union ELEV0001-003 2013-03-17 | $57.01 | $27.61 | $84.62 | NJ20260031 |
| Middlesex | Union ELEV0001-003 2013-03-17 | $57.01 | $27.61 | $84.62 | NJ20260036 |
| Somerset | Union ELEV0001-003 2013-03-17 | $57.01 | $27.61 | $84.62 | NJ20260042 |
| Sussex | Union ELEV0001-003 2013-03-17 | $57.01 | $27.61 | $84.62 | NJ20260043 |
| Morris | Union ELEV0001-003 2013-03-17 | $57.01 | $27.60 | $84.61 | NJ20260038 |
| Bergen | Survey SUNJ2004-002 2009-01-02 | $40.21 | $11.22 | $51.43 | NJ20260026 |
| Hudson | Survey SUNJ2004-009 2009-01-02 | $40.21 | $11.22 | $51.43 | NJ20260033 |
| Passaic | Survey SUNJ2004-016 2009-01-02 | $40.21 | $11.22 | $51.43 | NJ20260040 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
The median elevator mechanic in New Jersey earned $66.31 an hour ($137,920 a year) in May 2025, 25% above the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $60.12–$80.35; the top 10% earn more than $83.43.
Where does New Jersey rank for elevator mechanic pay?
New Jersey ranks 6th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $66.31 an hour, and 13th after adjusting for New Jersey's cost of living (BEA price parity 108.8, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in New Jersey?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for elevator mechanics in 17 counties, with a typical package of $110.29 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many elevator mechanics work in New Jersey?
BLS counted 800 elevator and escalator installers and repairers in New Jersey in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.23; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey 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.