Elevator Operator Salary in the United States

Elevator Operator Salary

How much does an Elevator Operator make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Elevator Operator in the United States is $45,033. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,843 to $50,208, with most professionals earning between $37,027 and $54,919.

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10th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $37,027 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $40,843 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $45,033 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $50,208 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $54,919 US April 01, 2025
25% $40,843 10% $37,027 90% $54,919 75% $50,208 $45,033 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Elevator Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Machine Operator II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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40843
50208
45033

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
41278
51104
45666
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Elevator Operator in the United States. The base salary for Elevator Operator ranges from $40,843 to $50,208 with the average base salary of $45,033. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,278 to $51,104 with the average total cash compensation of $45,666.

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