Elevator mechanic salary in Washington
Median $65.95 an hour for 540 elevator and escalator installers and repairers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2002.
Elevator mechanic pay in Washington: the full range
Washington ranks 7th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 11th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $61.64). 540 elevator and escalator installers and repairers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $36.60 – $48.42 | $76,120 – $100,710 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $48.42 – $73.73 | $100,710 – $153,370 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $73.73 – $77.13 | $153,370 – $160,420 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
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Elevator mechanic pay by metro in Washington
Elevator mechanic wages in Washington over time
Table
| Year | Washington $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | $29.49 | $52.77 | $25.99 | 400 |
| 2003 | $29.96 | $52.42 | $26.90 | 530 |
| 2004 | $29.46 | $50.21 | $28.23 | — |
| 2005 | $34.21 | $56.39 | $28.46 | 230 |
| 2008 | $42.67 | $63.80 | $33.35 | — |
| 2009 | $43.61 | $65.44 | $33.20 | — |
| 2010 | $42.01 | $62.02 | $34.09 | 270 |
| 2011 | $41.17 | $58.92 | $36.09 | 180 |
| 2012 | $40.23 | $56.41 | $36.85 | 190 |
| 2013 | $30.30 | $41.87 | $37.81 | 50 |
| 2014 | $51.31 | $69.78 | $37.80 | 50 |
| 2015 | $51.86 | $70.44 | $38.88 | 130 |
| 2016 | $46.21 | $61.99 | $37.93 | 170 |
| 2017 | $53.75 | $70.60 | $38.21 | — |
| 2018 | $55.16 | $70.72 | $38.36 | — |
| 2019 | $56.69 | $71.39 | $40.86 | 800 |
| 2020 | $53.76 | $66.87 | $42.57 | 330 |
| 2021 | $56.42 | $67.03 | $47.05 | 860 |
| 2022 | $59.80 | $65.78 | $47.60 | 1,340 |
| 2023 | $63.14 | $66.71 | $49.24 | 1,080 |
| 2024 | $63.96 | $65.64 | $51.24 | 1,170 |
| 2025 | $65.95 | $65.95 | $52.84 | 540 |
In today's dollars, the median elevator mechanic wage in Washington changed by -6.4% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in Washington
On federally funded construction in Washington, contractors must pay elevator mechanics at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 6 of the 10 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $106.05 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical $76.64). The market median for the state is $65.95.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | Union ELEV0019-003 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | WA20260102 |
| Chelan | Union ELEV0019-003 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | WA20260103 |
| Columbia | Union ELEV0019-003 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | WA20260104 |
| Douglas | Union ELEV0019-003 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | WA20260106 |
| Franklin | Union ELEV0019-003 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | WA20260107 |
| Walla Walla | Union ELEV0019-003 2025-01-01 | $67.61 | $38.44 | $106.05 | WA20260117 |
| Asotin | Survey SUWA2018-001 2024-03-01 | $53.78 | $22.86 | $76.64 | WA20260003 |
| Pend Oreille | Survey SUWA2018-010 2024-03-01 | $53.78 | $22.86 | $76.64 | WA20260110 |
| Spokane | Survey SUWA2018-014 2024-03-01 | $53.78 | $22.86 | $76.64 | WA20260114 |
| Stevens | Survey SUWA2018-015 2024-03-01 | $53.78 | $22.86 | $76.64 | WA20260115 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Washington 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 Washington?
The median elevator mechanic in Washington earned $65.95 an hour ($137,180 a year) in May 2025, 25% above the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $48.42–$73.73; the top 10% earn more than $77.13.
Where does Washington rank for elevator mechanic pay?
Washington ranks 7th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $65.95 an hour, and 11th after adjusting for Washington's cost of living (BEA price parity 107.0, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in Washington?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for elevator mechanics in 6 counties, with a typical package of $106.05 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many elevator mechanics work in Washington?
BLS counted 540 elevator and escalator installers and repairers in Washington in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 1.00; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington 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.