Elevator mechanic salary in Wisconsin
Median $37.33 an hour for 370 elevator and escalator installers and repairers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 1999.
Elevator mechanic pay in Wisconsin: the full range
Wisconsin ranks 34th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 33rd once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $39.67). 370 elevator and escalator installers and repairers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $23.38 – $28.91 | $48,620 – $60,140 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $28.91 – $45.23 | $60,140 – $94,080 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $45.23 – $60.98 | $94,080 – $126,830 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic pay by metro in Wisconsin
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $35.33 | $61.55 | $63.37 | 380 | 65% above |
| Milwaukee | $26.71 | $37.55 | $62.48 | 140 | 1% above |
| Appleton | $18.43 | $36.18 | $45.23 | 80 | 3% below |
Elevator mechanic wages in Wisconsin over time
Table
| Year | Wisconsin $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $22.25 | $43.00 | $22.38 | — |
| 2000 | $23.54 | $44.01 | $22.78 | — |
| 2001 | $24.05 | $43.72 | $24.82 | 260 |
| 2002 | $25.29 | $45.26 | $25.99 | 150 |
| 2003 | $26.50 | $46.37 | $26.90 | 120 |
| 2005 | $37.54 | $61.88 | $28.46 | — |
| 2006 | $25.41 | $40.58 | $30.59 | — |
| 2009 | $44.42 | $66.66 | $33.20 | 60 |
| 2010 | $36.66 | $54.13 | $34.09 | 80 |
| 2011 | $37.94 | $54.30 | $36.09 | 140 |
| 2012 | $42.57 | $59.69 | $36.85 | 230 |
| 2013 | $43.11 | $59.58 | $37.81 | 290 |
| 2014 | $41.88 | $56.95 | $37.80 | 360 |
| 2015 | $39.32 | $53.41 | $38.88 | 380 |
| 2016 | $37.01 | $49.64 | $37.93 | 280 |
| 2017 | $33.25 | $43.67 | $38.21 | 240 |
| 2018 | $28.70 | $36.80 | $38.36 | 190 |
| 2019 | $31.10 | $39.16 | $40.86 | 260 |
| 2020 | $45.34 | $56.40 | $42.57 | 460 |
| 2021 | $37.48 | $44.53 | $47.05 | 200 |
| 2022 | $25.45 | $28.00 | $47.60 | 80 |
| 2023 | $28.13 | $29.72 | $49.24 | 120 |
| 2024 | $27.63 | $28.36 | $51.24 | 250 |
| 2025 | $37.33 | $37.33 | $52.84 | 370 |
In today's dollars, the median elevator mechanic wage in Wisconsin changed by -30.1% over the last ten years of data.
Union scale and prevailing wage for elevator mechanics in Wisconsin
On federally funded construction in Wisconsin, contractors must pay elevator mechanics at least the Davis-Bacon rate for the county. 16 of the 16 counties with a Building rate use a union contract rate (typical package $100.96 an hour including fringe); the rest use a survey rate (typical —). The market median for the state is $37.33.
| County | Rate source | Base | Fringe | Total | Determination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane | Union ELEV0132-001 2025-01-01 | $65.17 | $38.44 | $103.61 | WI20260005 |
| La Crosse | Union ELEV0132-001 2025-01-01 | $65.17 | $38.44 | $103.61 | WI20260003 |
| Marathon | Union ELEV0132-001 2025-01-01 | $65.17 | $38.44 | $103.61 | WI20260002 |
| Rock | Union ELEV0132-001 2025-01-01 | $65.17 | $38.44 | $103.61 | WI20260012 |
| Chippewa | Union ELEV0009-003 2025-01-01 | $62.52 | $38.44 | $100.96 | WI20260006 |
| Douglas | Union ELEV0009-003 2025-01-01 | $62.52 | $38.44 | $100.96 | WI20260007 |
| Eau Claire | Union ELEV0009-003 2025-01-01 | $62.52 | $38.44 | $100.96 | WI20260006 |
| Pierce | Union ELEV0009-003 2025-01-01 | $62.52 | $38.44 | $100.96 | WI20260013 |
| St. Croix | Union ELEV0009-003 2025-01-01 | $62.52 | $38.44 | $100.96 | WI20260013 |
| Brown | Union ELEV0015-001 2025-01-01 | $61.96 | $38.44 | $100.40 | WI20260014 |
| Kenosha | Union ELEV0015-001 2025-01-01 | $61.96 | $38.44 | $100.40 | WI20260004 |
| Milwaukee | Union ELEV0015-001 2025-01-01 | $61.96 | $38.44 | $100.40 | WI20260001 |
| Ozaukee | Union ELEV0015-001 2025-01-01 | $61.96 | $38.44 | $100.40 | WI20260001 |
| Racine | Union ELEV0015-001 2025-01-01 | $61.96 | $38.44 | $100.40 | WI20260009 |
| Washington | Union ELEV0015-001 2025-01-01 | $61.96 | $38.44 | $100.40 | WI20260001 |
| Waukesha | Union ELEV0015-001 2025-01-01 | $61.96 | $38.44 | $100.40 | WI20260001 |
Building construction type, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Residential, Heavy and Highway rates differ; look them up on the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
The median elevator mechanic in Wisconsin earned $37.33 an hour ($77,640 a year) in May 2025, 29% below the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $28.91–$45.23; the top 10% earn more than $60.98.
Where does Wisconsin rank for elevator mechanic pay?
Wisconsin ranks 34th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $37.33 an hour, and 33rd after adjusting for Wisconsin's cost of living (BEA price parity 94.1, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in Wisconsin?
Davis-Bacon determinations list a union contract rate for elevator mechanics in 16 counties, with a typical package of $100.96 an hour including fringe benefits; see the county table above.
How many elevator mechanics work in Wisconsin?
BLS counted 370 elevator and escalator installers and repairers in Wisconsin in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.83; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Wisconsin 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.