Elevator mechanic salary in Oregon
Median $66.64 an hour for 230 elevator mechanics, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 2004 and the state's own outlook.
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 mechanics work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.1× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $36.75 – $47.44 | $76,440 – $98,670 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $47.44 – $70.57 | $98,670 – $146,790 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $70.57 – $76.56 | $146,790 – $159,230 | the 75th to 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 and by +1.8% since 2019.
Are there more elevator mechanic jobs in Oregon?
BLS counted 230 elevator mechanics in Oregon in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 44%. 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 Oregon
No state projection is published for elevator mechanics in Oregon. Nationally, BLS projects +5.7% growth over 2025-35 with about 1,900 openings a year; the national page has the openings breakdown and every state that does publish a figure.
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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 mechanics 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. 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.