Elevator mechanic salary in Tennessee
Median $48.31 an hour for 700 elevator and escalator installers and repairers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Elevator mechanic pay in Tennessee: the full range
Tennessee ranks 26th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 23rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $52.57). 700 elevator and escalator installers and repairers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $28.61 – $37.06 | $59,520 – $77,080 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $37.06 – $51.42 | $77,080 – $106,940 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $51.42 – $58.24 | $106,940 – $121,130 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic pay by metro in Tennessee
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $30.37 | $50.62 | $59.83 | 300 | 5% above |
Elevator mechanic wages in Tennessee over time
Table
| Year | Tennessee $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $17.97 | $34.73 | $22.38 | — |
| 2000 | $17.68 | $33.05 | $22.78 | 270 |
| 2001 | $19.56 | $35.56 | $24.82 | 270 |
| 2002 | $19.25 | $34.45 | $25.99 | 400 |
| 2003 | $22.66 | $39.65 | $26.90 | 340 |
| 2004 | $24.63 | $41.98 | $28.23 | 220 |
| 2005 | $25.32 | $41.74 | $28.46 | 350 |
| 2006 | $23.67 | $37.80 | $30.59 | 510 |
| 2007 | $29.20 | $45.34 | $32.69 | 720 |
| 2008 | $28.92 | $43.24 | $33.35 | 810 |
| 2009 | $26.56 | $39.86 | $33.20 | 770 |
| 2010 | $25.31 | $37.37 | $34.09 | 440 |
| 2011 | $26.67 | $38.17 | $36.09 | 330 |
| 2012 | $32.75 | $45.92 | $36.85 | 320 |
| 2013 | $32.41 | $44.79 | $37.81 | 220 |
| 2014 | $33.26 | $45.23 | $37.80 | 230 |
| 2015 | $26.11 | $35.47 | $38.88 | 90 |
| 2016 | $30.94 | $41.50 | $37.93 | 350 |
| 2017 | $32.40 | $42.55 | $38.21 | — |
| 2018 | $33.12 | $42.46 | $38.36 | 290 |
| 2019 | $36.98 | $46.57 | $40.86 | 340 |
| 2020 | $33.50 | $41.67 | $42.57 | 450 |
| 2021 | $23.48 | $27.90 | $47.05 | 400 |
| 2022 | $28.08 | $30.89 | $47.60 | 570 |
| 2023 | $39.84 | $42.09 | $49.24 | 740 |
| 2024 | $46.71 | $47.94 | $51.24 | 670 |
| 2025 | $48.31 | $48.31 | $52.84 | 700 |
In today's dollars, the median elevator mechanic wage in Tennessee changed by +36.2% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in Tennessee
On federally funded construction in Tennessee, contractors must pay elevator mechanics at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 14 of the 14 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $91.25 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $48.31.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260196 |
| Cheatham | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260196 |
| Davidson | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260178 |
| Dickson | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260199 |
| Hickman | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260199 |
| Macon | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260203 |
| Maury | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260203 |
| Robertson | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260204 |
| Rutherford | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260187 |
| Smith | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260204 |
| Sumner | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260205 |
| Trousdale | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260205 |
| Williamson | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260192 |
| Wilson | Union ELEV0093-001 2025-01-01 | $52.81 | $38.44 | $91.25 | TN20260193 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
The median elevator mechanic in Tennessee earned $48.31 an hour ($100,490 a year) in May 2025, 9% below the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $37.06–$51.42; the top 10% earn more than $58.24.
Where does Tennessee rank for elevator mechanic pay?
Tennessee ranks 26th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $48.31 an hour, and 23rd after adjusting for Tennessee's cost of living (BEA price parity 91.9, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in Tennessee?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for elevator mechanics in 14 counties, with a typical package of $91.25 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many elevator mechanics work in Tennessee?
BLS counted 700 elevator and escalator installers and repairers in Tennessee in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.40; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Tennessee 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.