Elevator mechanic salary in North Carolina
Median $51.78 an hour for 240 elevator and escalator installers and repairers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Elevator mechanic pay in North Carolina: the full range
North Carolina ranks 20th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 20th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $54.91). 240 elevator and escalator installers and repairers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $22.46 – $23.23 | $46,710 – $48,330 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $23.23 – $59.03 | $48,330 – $122,770 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $59.03 – $59.50 | $122,770 – $123,770 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
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Elevator mechanic wages in North Carolina over time
Table
| Year | North Carolina $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $21.59 | $41.72 | $22.38 | — |
| 2000 | $16.46 | $30.77 | $22.78 | 690 |
| 2001 | $10.21 | $18.56 | $24.82 | — |
| 2002 | $21.37 | $38.24 | $25.99 | 310 |
| 2003 | $19.55 | $34.21 | $26.90 | 230 |
| 2006 | $27.53 | $43.96 | $30.59 | 490 |
| 2007 | $27.16 | $42.17 | $32.69 | 270 |
| 2008 | $26.42 | $39.51 | $33.35 | 200 |
| 2009 | $28.90 | $43.37 | $33.20 | 130 |
| 2010 | $32.43 | $47.88 | $34.09 | 320 |
| 2011 | $32.74 | $46.86 | $36.09 | 400 |
| 2012 | $33.49 | $46.96 | $36.85 | 410 |
| 2013 | $33.26 | $45.96 | $37.81 | 230 |
| 2014 | $34.46 | $46.86 | $37.80 | — |
| 2015 | $34.81 | $47.28 | $38.88 | 190 |
| 2016 | $34.85 | $46.75 | $37.93 | 310 |
| 2017 | $33.96 | $44.60 | $38.21 | 380 |
| 2018 | $32.66 | $41.87 | $38.36 | 320 |
| 2019 | $27.74 | $34.93 | $40.86 | 160 |
| 2020 | $29.99 | $37.31 | $42.57 | 160 |
| 2021 | $31.35 | $37.25 | $47.05 | 190 |
| 2022 | $28.95 | $31.85 | $47.60 | 150 |
| 2023 | $48.28 | $51.01 | $49.24 | 330 |
| 2024 | $49.19 | $50.48 | $51.24 | 390 |
| 2025 | $51.78 | $51.78 | $52.84 | 240 |
In today's dollars, the median elevator mechanic wage in North Carolina changed by +9.5% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do elevator mechanics make in North Carolina?
The median elevator mechanic in North Carolina earned $51.78 an hour ($107,700 a year) in May 2025, 2% below the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $23.23–$59.03; the top 10% earn more than $59.50.
Where does North Carolina rank for elevator mechanic pay?
North Carolina ranks 20th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $51.78 an hour, and 20th after adjusting for North Carolina's cost of living (BEA price parity 94.3, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in North Carolina?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a elevator mechanic classification for most North Carolina counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many elevator mechanics work in North Carolina?
BLS counted 240 elevator and escalator installers and repairers in North Carolina in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.32; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Carolina 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.