Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary in Virginia
In Virginia, elevator and escalator installers and repairers earn $102,720 at the median — $49.38 an hour. The range runs from $47K at the entry level to $127K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Virginia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $103K get you in Virginia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Virginia
Entry-level elevator and escalator installers and repairers (10th percentile) start around $47K. Mid-career wages sit at $103K. Top earners bring in $127K or more, a $80K spread from bottom to top.
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers salary by metro in Virginia
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $112K | +9% | 70 |
| Richmond | $105K | +2% | 230 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do elevator and escalator installers and repairers make in Virginia?
The median is $102,720 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,420, and experienced elevator and escalator installers and repairers can clear $127,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $103K enough to live in Virginia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,272/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 26.2% 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 Virginia?
Virginia 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 $108,366 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.