Elevator mechanic salary in Oklahoma
Median $50.69 an hour for 140 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 Oklahoma: the full range
Oklahoma ranks 21st of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 16th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $57.73). 140 elevator mechanics work in the state. The top 10% earn 3.4× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $17.36 – $27.56 | $36,110 – $57,330 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $27.56 – $58.04 | $57,330 – $120,710 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $58.04 – $58.80 | $120,710 – $122,310 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic pay by metro in Oklahoma
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | Cost-of-living adjusted | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $18.53 | $51.65 | $57.90 | $58.82 | 90 | 2% above |
| Oklahoma City | $16.96 | $29.66 | $32.81 | $58.31 | 40 | 41% below |
Cost-of-living adjusted: median divided by the BEA regional price parity for the metro (2024, US = 100).
Elevator mechanic wages in Oklahoma over time
Table
| Year | Oklahoma $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $19.81 | $38.28 | $22.38 | — |
| 2000 | $20.31 | $37.97 | $22.78 | — |
| 2001 | $20.86 | $37.92 | $24.82 | — |
| 2002 | $21.76 | $38.94 | $25.99 | 300 |
| 2003 | $22.26 | $38.95 | $26.90 | 210 |
| 2004 | $24.61 | $41.94 | $28.23 | 150 |
| 2005 | $15.47 | $25.50 | $28.46 | 150 |
| 2007 | $22.93 | $35.60 | $32.69 | 200 |
| 2008 | $24.37 | $36.44 | $33.35 | 170 |
| 2017 | $37.36 | $49.07 | $38.21 | — |
| 2018 | $37.66 | $48.28 | $38.36 | — |
| 2019 | $38.79 | $48.85 | $40.86 | 240 |
| 2020 | $40.72 | $50.65 | $42.57 | 260 |
| 2021 | $20.04 | $23.81 | $47.05 | 70 |
| 2022 | $44.28 | $48.71 | $47.60 | 240 |
| 2023 | $44.97 | $47.51 | $49.24 | 270 |
| 2024 | $49.34 | $50.64 | $51.24 | 100 |
| 2025 | $50.69 | $50.69 | $52.84 | 140 |
Are there more elevator mechanic jobs in Oklahoma?
BLS counted 140 elevator mechanics in Oklahoma in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 27%. 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 Oklahoma
Oklahoma's labor market agency projects the number of elevator mechanics in the state to change by +4.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 110 to 120, with about 10 openings a year. Nationally, BLS projects +5.7% over 2025-35. State counts include the self-employed and use a different base year, so they do not match the 140 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Oklahoma labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in Oklahoma
On federally funded construction in Oklahoma, contractors must pay elevator mechanics at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 25 of the 25 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $89.68 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $50.69.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adair | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260067 |
| Cherokee | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260067 |
| Craig | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260072 |
| Creek | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260044 |
| Delaware | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260072 |
| McIntosh | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260072 |
| Mayes | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260059 |
| Muskogee | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260061 |
| Nowata | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260072 |
| Okfuskee | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260072 |
| Okmulgee | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260055 |
| Osage | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260050 |
| Ottawa | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260062 |
| Pawnee | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260051 |
| Rogers | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260052 |
| Tulsa | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260053 |
| Wagoner | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260055 |
| Washington | Union ELEV0083-003 2025-01-01 | $51.24 | $38.44 | $89.68 | OK20260065 |
| Canadian | Union ELEV0063-004 2025-01-01 | $51.11 | $38.44 | $89.55 | OK20260041 |
| Cleveland | Union ELEV0063-004 2025-01-01 | $51.11 | $38.44 | $89.55 | OK20260042 |
| Grady | Union ELEV0063-004 2025-01-01 | $51.11 | $38.44 | $89.55 | OK20260045 |
| Lincoln | Union ELEV0063-004 2025-01-01 | $51.11 | $38.44 | $89.55 | OK20260046 |
| Logan | Union ELEV0063-004 2025-01-01 | $51.11 | $38.44 | $89.55 | OK20260047 |
| McClain | Union ELEV0063-004 2025-01-01 | $51.11 | $38.44 | $89.55 | OK20260048 |
| Oklahoma | Union ELEV0063-004 2025-01-01 | $51.11 | $38.44 | $89.55 | OK20260049 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
The median elevator mechanic in Oklahoma earned $50.69 an hour ($105,430 a year) in May 2025, 4% below the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $27.56–$58.04; the top 10% earn more than $58.80.
Where does Oklahoma rank for elevator mechanic pay?
Oklahoma ranks 21st of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $50.69 an hour, and 16th after adjusting for Oklahoma's cost of living (BEA price parity 87.8, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in Oklahoma?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for elevator mechanics in 25 counties, with a typical package of $89.68 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many elevator mechanics work in Oklahoma?
BLS counted 140 elevator mechanics in Oklahoma in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.55; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is elevator mechanic work growing in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's labor market agency projects +4.5% growth for elevator mechanics between 2024 and 2034, from 110 to 120 jobs.
How many elevator mechanic openings a year are there in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma 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, Oklahoma 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: Oklahoma labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.