Skilled Trades
Elevator Mechanic
Keeps vertical cities moving.
AI Risk Score: 2/10
Score is our body/liability/scarcity rubric, calibrated against public AI-exposure research.
Data last reviewed: 2026-02-25
What you actually do
Install, maintain, and repair elevators, escalators, and moving walkways in commercial and residential buildings.
Why AI does not easily replace it
Physical diagnostics, safety compliance, and licensed field work are mandatory on every call.
What it pays
$76,000 - $122,000
BLS OOH: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers (May 2024 pay)
Salary benchmark year: 2024
How to get in
4-year apprenticeship + state licensing where required.
Estimated time to entry: ~48 months (path-dependent).
State-by-state training and licensing links
- Apprenticeship.gov: Registered apprenticeship job finder
- Apprenticeship.gov: State apprenticeship offices
- U.S. DOL: State apprenticeship agencies directory
Where demand is growing
Strong demand in dense urban and retrofit-heavy markets.
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