Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary in Texas
In Texas, elevator and escalator installers and repairers earn $94,550 at the median, or about $45.46 an hour. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $111K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $95K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level elevator and escalator installers and repairers (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $95K. Top earners bring in $111K or more, a $58K spread from bottom to top.
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers salary by metro in Texas
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $106K | +12% | 160 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $104K | +10% | 430 |
| Lubbock | $81K | -14% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do elevator and escalator installers and repairers make in Texas?
The median is $94,550 a year, that works out to about $45 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,600, and experienced elevator and escalator installers and repairers can clear $110,640. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $95K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,242/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 22.7% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $103,345 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.