As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Elevator Operator in the United States is $21. While Salary.com is seeing that Elevator Operator salary in the US can go up to $24 or down to $18, but most earn between $20 and $23. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Elevator Operator in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary | $18 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary | $20 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary | $21 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary | $23 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary | $24 | US | January 01, 2026 |
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0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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