Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary
In El Paso, TX, elevator and escalator installers and repairers earn $89,140 at the median, or about $42.86 an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers.
So what does $89K get you in El Paso?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by El Paso’s Regional Price Parity (89.9). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in El Paso
Pay for elevator and escalator installers and repairers in El Paso runs about 19% below the U.S. median of $110K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,091/month, 18.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 89.9 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, El Paso can be a reasonable trade-off for elevator and escalator installers and repairerss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for elevator and escalator installers and repairers in metros near El Paso, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $104K | , |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $108K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $104K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $108K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, El Paso, TX
Entry-level elevator and escalator installers and repairers (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $89K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $48K spread from bottom to top.
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $144K | +31% | 110 |
| Nevada | $142K | +29% | 510 |
| California | $141K | +28% | 1,910 |
| Oregon | $139K | +26% | 230 |
| Massachusetts | $138K | +26% | N/A |
| New Jersey | $138K | +25% | 800 |
| Washington | $137K | +25% | 540 |
| New York | $136K | +23% | 3,470 |
| Illinois | $134K | +22% | 1,080 |
| Minnesota | $128K | +16% | 550 |
| Missouri | $127K | +15% | 450 |
| Colorado | $123K | +12% | 530 |
| District of Columbia | $123K | +12% | N/A |
| Maryland | $122K | +11% | 810 |
| Nebraska | $118K | +7% | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $117K | +7% | 900 |
| South Dakota | $116K | +6% | N/A |
| Iowa | $115K | +5% | 90 |
| Virginia | $108K | -2% | 280 |
| North Carolina | $108K | -2% | 240 |
| Oklahoma | $105K | -4% | 140 |
| Ohio | $105K | -4% | 690 |
| Florida | $105K | -5% | 2,790 |
| Alabama | $104K | -6% | 170 |
| Texas | $102K | -7% | 2,030 |
| Tennessee | $100K | -9% | 700 |
| Michigan | $99K | -10% | 560 |
| Indiana | $92K | -16% | 120 |
| South Carolina | $91K | -17% | 540 |
| Montana | $90K | -18% | 40 |
| Kansas | $85K | -23% | 70 |
| Georgia | $84K | -24% | 640 |
| Utah | $81K | -26% | 280 |
| Wisconsin | $78K | -29% | 370 |
| New Mexico | $71K | -35% | 110 |
| Arkansas | $62K | -44% | 60 |
| Kentucky | $43K | -61% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a elevator and escalator installers and repairer afford a 2BR apartment alone in El Paso?
Yes — at the median salary of $89K, rent takes 18.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,091/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for elevator and escalator installers and repairers in El Paso?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new elevator and escalator installers and repairers typically earn — is $50K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,004/month. At HUD’s $1,091/month FMR, rent would take 36% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is elevator and escalator installers and repairer a high-paying job in El Paso?
Local pay runs 19% below the national median — $89K here vs. $110K nationally. Cost of living is 10% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does El Paso compare to the national average for elevator and escalator installers and repairers?
El Paso pays $89K median vs. the U.S. average of $110K — that’s -19%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 89.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $99K — below the national median.
How much do elevator and escalator installers and repairers make in El Paso, TX?
The median is $89,140 a year, that works out to about $43 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,070, and experienced elevator and escalator installers and repairers can clear $97,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $89K enough to live in El Paso?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,925/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,091/month, which eats 18.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a elevator and escalator installers and repairers salary go in El Paso?
El Paso has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median elevator and escalator installers and repairers salary is worth about $99,155 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do elevator and escalator installers and repairers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.