Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $104,350 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.17
10th percentile $57,520
90th percentile $123,170
Employed locally 540
National median $106,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,520
    25th
    $77,260
    50th (median)
    $104,350
    75th
    $108,880
    90th
    $123,170

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers salary vs area income 130% Median Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $169,560
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $164,020
    Hawaii $150,600
    Urban Honolulu, HI $150,600
    Portland-South Portland, ME $146,830
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $143,180

    Nearby metros — Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $105,950
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $104,470
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $103,700
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $100,350
    El Paso, TX $89,140
    Lubbock, TX $81,380

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $75,150
    Electricians $59,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,230
    Carpenters $48,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in Houston, TX is $50.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.21 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers salaries?

    The median Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers salary in Houston, TX is 2.1% below the national median of $106,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in Houston?

    Entry-level Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $57,520 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,260.