Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers to increase by 5.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 24,700 to 26,100 jobs. Its estimate of 1,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($109,910), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
24,700
Projected employment (2034)
26,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,900
Pay & Preparation
$109,910
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Apprenticeship
Essential Skills
Equipment Maintenance (4/5) • Repairing (4/5) • Troubleshooting (4/5) • Operations Monitoring (3.62/5) • Critical Thinking (3.62/5) • Installation (3.5/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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