Elevator mechanic salary in Utah
Median $38.97 an hour for 280 elevator mechanics, May 2025, with the union scale by county, the job trend since 2005 and the state's own outlook.
Elevator mechanic pay in Utah: the full range
Utah ranks 33rd of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 34th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $39.40). 280 elevator mechanics work in the state. The top 10% earn 2.0× what the bottom 10% earn.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry level | $29.78 – $32.27 | $61,930 – $67,120 | roughly the 10th to 25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $32.27 – $55.13 | $67,120 – $114,670 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master, foreman or specialist | $55.13 – $58.55 | $114,670 – $121,780 | the 75th to 90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic pay by metro in Utah
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | $30.49 | $39.78 | $58.55 | 190 | 2% above |
Elevator mechanic wages in Utah over time
Table
| Year | Utah $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $24.10 | $39.73 | $28.46 | 150 |
| 2008 | $37.19 | $55.61 | $33.35 | — |
| 2009 | $30.25 | $45.39 | $33.20 | 140 |
| 2010 | $31.55 | $46.58 | $34.09 | 150 |
| 2011 | $34.59 | $49.51 | $36.09 | — |
| 2012 | $34.68 | $48.63 | $36.85 | 330 |
| 2013 | $36.01 | $49.77 | $37.81 | 320 |
| 2014 | $33.50 | $45.56 | $37.80 | 310 |
| 2015 | $38.18 | $51.86 | $38.88 | 190 |
| 2016 | $26.02 | $34.90 | $37.93 | 110 |
| 2017 | $33.10 | $43.47 | $38.21 | 120 |
| 2018 | $33.08 | $42.41 | $38.36 | 310 |
| 2019 | $40.15 | $50.56 | $40.86 | — |
| 2020 | $40.78 | $50.73 | $42.57 | — |
| 2021 | $29.44 | $34.98 | $47.05 | — |
| 2022 | $29.12 | $32.03 | $47.60 | 270 |
| 2023 | $36.96 | $39.05 | $49.24 | 290 |
| 2024 | $37.83 | $38.83 | $51.24 | 230 |
| 2025 | $38.97 | $38.97 | $52.84 | 280 |
In today's dollars, the median elevator mechanic wage in Utah changed by -24.9% over the last ten years of data and by -22.9% since 2019.
Are there more elevator mechanic jobs in Utah?
BLS counted 280 elevator mechanics in Utah in May 2025, an estimate with a relative standard error of 22%. 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 Utah
Utah's labor market agency projects the number of elevator mechanics in the state to change by +17.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 230 to 270, with about 20 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 280 counted by the BLS employer survey.
Source: Utah labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034 long-term projections (state projections page).
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in Utah
On federally funded construction in Utah, contractors must pay elevator mechanics at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 4 of the 4 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $93.87 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $38.97.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juab | Union ELEV0038-003 2025-01-01 | $55.43 | $38.44 | $93.87 | UT20260084 |
| Salt Lake | Union ELEV0038-003 2025-01-01 | $55.43 | $38.44 | $93.87 | UT20260085 |
| Tooele | Union ELEV0038-003 2025-01-01 | $55.43 | $38.44 | $93.87 | UT20260086 |
| Utah | Union ELEV0038-003 2025-01-01 | $55.43 | $38.44 | $93.87 | UT20260087 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-11-13. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Utah 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 Utah?
The median elevator mechanic in Utah earned $38.97 an hour ($81,060 a year) in May 2025, 26% below the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $32.27–$55.13; the top 10% earn more than $58.55.
Where does Utah rank for elevator mechanic pay?
Utah ranks 33rd of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $38.97 an hour, and 34th after adjusting for Utah's cost of living (BEA price parity 98.9, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in Utah?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for elevator mechanics in 4 counties, with a typical package of $93.87 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many elevator mechanics work in Utah?
BLS counted 280 elevator mechanics in Utah in May 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.05; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Is elevator mechanic work growing in Utah?
Utah's labor market agency projects +17.5% growth for elevator mechanics between 2024 and 2034, from 230 to 270 jobs.
How many elevator mechanic openings a year are there in Utah?
Utah projects about 20 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, Utah 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: Utah labor market information agency via Projections Central, 2024–2034, fetched 2026-10-05.