Elevator mechanic salary in Oregon
Median $66.64 an hour for 230 elevator and escalator installers and repairers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2004.
Elevator mechanic pay in Oregon: the full range
Oregon ranks 4th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 4th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $64.45). 230 elevator and escalator installers and repairers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $36.75 – $47.44 | $76,440 – $98,670 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $47.44 – $70.57 | $98,670 – $146,790 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $70.57 – $76.56 | $146,790 – $159,230 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic pay by metro in Oregon
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $36.21 | $66.64 | $76.55 | 240 | about the same as |
Elevator mechanic wages in Oregon over time
Table
| Year | Oregon $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | $31.72 | $54.06 | $28.23 | 250 |
| 2005 | $32.52 | $53.61 | $28.46 | — |
| 2007 | $42.57 | $66.10 | $32.69 | 230 |
| 2008 | $42.65 | $63.77 | $33.35 | 270 |
| 2009 | $41.73 | $62.62 | $33.20 | 170 |
| 2010 | $39.46 | $58.26 | $34.09 | 70 |
| 2014 | $50.13 | $68.17 | $37.80 | — |
| 2015 | $50.84 | $69.06 | $38.88 | 40 |
| 2017 | $52.48 | $68.93 | $38.21 | 90 |
| 2018 | $50.95 | $65.32 | $38.36 | — |
| 2019 | $51.99 | $65.47 | $40.86 | 230 |
| 2020 | $47.90 | $59.58 | $42.57 | — |
| 2021 | $55.16 | $65.54 | $47.05 | — |
| 2022 | $62.93 | $69.23 | $47.60 | — |
| 2023 | $66.23 | $69.98 | $49.24 | — |
| 2024 | $65.20 | $66.92 | $51.24 | — |
| 2025 | $66.64 | $66.64 | $52.84 | 230 |
In today's dollars, the median elevator mechanic wage in Oregon changed by -3.5% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do elevator mechanics make in Oregon?
The median elevator mechanic in Oregon earned $66.64 an hour ($138,600 a year) in May 2025, 26% above the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $47.44–$70.57; the top 10% earn more than $76.56.
Where does Oregon rank for elevator mechanic pay?
Oregon ranks 4th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $66.64 an hour, and 4th after adjusting for Oregon's cost of living (BEA price parity 103.4, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in Oregon?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a elevator mechanic classification for most Oregon counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many elevator mechanics work in Oregon?
BLS counted 230 elevator and escalator installers and repairers in Oregon in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.75; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Oregon 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.