Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary in Tennessee
In Tennessee, elevator and escalator installers and repairers earn $97,150 at the median — $46.71 an hour. The range runs from $58K at the entry level to $118K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Tennessee. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
So what does $97K get you in Tennessee?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee
Entry-level elevator and escalator installers and repairers (10th percentile) start around $58K. Mid-career wages sit at $97K. Top earners bring in $118K or more, a $60K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do elevator and escalator installers and repairers make in Tennessee?
The median is $97,150 a year, that works out to about $47 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $58,260, and experienced elevator and escalator installers and repairers can clear $117,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $97K enough to live in Tennessee?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,394/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 19% 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 Tennessee?
Tennessee 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 $108,209 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.