What are the main factors that influence an Elevator Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for an Elevator Technician?

Elevator Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Elevator Technician roles are District of Columbia $91,501, California $91,201, Massachusetts $90,001. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Elevator Technician roles make?

Salaries for Elevator Technician level roles vary by specialization: Elevator Manager: $113,262; Elevator Supervisor: $92,165; Elevator Superintendent: $87,111; Elevator Installer/Repairer: $82,623; Elevator Engineer: $78,506.

Elevator Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Elevator Technician make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Elevator Technician in Delaware is $83,701 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Elevator Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,853
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,501 to $102,101
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,662

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Elevator Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,101	$8,508	$1,963	$49
Average	$83,701	$6,975	$1,610	$40
25th Percentile	$68,501	$5,708	$1,317	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Elevator Technician Salaries

An Elevator Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Elevator Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Elevator Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,501.
California: $91,201.
Massachusetts: $90,001.

District of Columbia $91,501 California $91,201 Massachusetts $90,001 Washington $89,601 New Jersey $89,601 Alaska $89,501 Connecticut $88,301 New York $87,901

Hawaii $86,401 Rhode Island $85,701 Maryland $85,201 Minnesota $84,601 Colorado $84,401 Illinois $84,301 Oregon $84,001 Delaware $83,701

New Hampshire $83,601 Virginia $83,301 Pennsylvania $82,301 Nevada $81,801 North Dakota $81,701 Michigan $81,401 Wisconsin $81,301 Vermont $81,101

Arizona $80,601 Maine $80,601 Texas $80,601 Ohio $80,501 Georgia $79,701 Indiana $79,401 Wyoming $79,301 Utah $79,201

Iowa $79,101 Kansas $78,701 Louisiana $78,601 North Carolina $78,601 Missouri $78,601 Florida $78,201 Montana $78,101 Nebraska $77,901

Kentucky $77,801 South Carolina $77,501 Tennessee $77,301 Idaho $77,201 New Mexico $76,601 Oklahoma $76,401 Alabama $76,001 South Dakota $75,101

Arkansas $74,701 West Virginia $74,501 Mississippi $73,701

Top Paying Cities for Elevator Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $86,601
Little Creek: $85,801
Magnolia: $86,201

Lincoln, DE $86,601 Little Creek, DE $85,801 Magnolia, DE $86,201 Milford, DE $86,601 Marydel, DE $85,501 Millsboro, DE $86,601 Millville, DE $87,201 Milton, DE $86,601

Nassau, DE $86,601 Ocean View, DE $87,201 Rehoboth Beach, DE $87,201 Seaford, DE $85,701 Selbyville, DE $87,201 Smyrna, DE $85,401 Viola, DE $86,201 Woodside, DE $86,001

Bear, DE $84,801 Newark, DE $84,801 Claymont, DE $84,901 Delaware City, DE $84,801 Hockessin, DE $84,901 Kirkwood, DE $84,801 Middletown, DE $85,301 Montchanin, DE $84,901

New Castle, DE $84,901 Odessa, DE $85,401 Port Penn, DE $84,601 Rockland, DE $84,901 Saint Georges, DE $84,801 Townsend, DE $85,201 Winterthur, DE $84,901 Lewes, DE $86,601

Wilmington, DE $84,901 Dover, DE $85,801 Dover Afb, DE $86,001 Bethany Beach, DE $87,201 Bethel, DE $85,701 Bridgeville, DE $86,601 Camden Wyoming, DE $85,901 Cheswold, DE $85,601

Clayton, DE $85,401 Dagsboro, DE $87,201 Delmar, DE $85,701 Ellendale, DE $86,601 Felton, DE $86,601 Fenwick Island, DE $87,201 Frankford, DE $87,201 Frederica, DE $86,601

Georgetown, DE $86,601 Greenwood, DE $86,601 Harbeson, DE $86,601 Harrington, DE $86,601 Hartly, DE $85,301 Houston, DE $86,601 Kenton, DE $85,401 Laurel, DE $85,701

Yorklyn, DE $84,901

Elevator Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Elevator Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$68,501

Average $83,701/year

$102,101

$5,708

Average $6,975/month

$8,508

$1,317

Average $1,610/week

$1,963

$33

Average $40/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,101	$8,508	$1,963	$49
Average	$83,701	$6,975	$1,610	$40
25th Percentile	$68,501	$5,708	$1,317	$33

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