As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Elevator Operator in Minnesota is $45,464, equivalent to $22 per hour, $874 weekly, or $3,789 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Elevator Operator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Elevator Operator in Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $38,291 to $52,114. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,710) and 75th percentile ($48,945), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,114 per year. This $7,235 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Machine Operation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Minnesota Elevator Operator often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 nationwide for Elevator Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Elevator Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $38,291 MN January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $41,710 MN January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $45,464 MN January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $48,945 MN January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Elevator Operator Salary $52,114 MN January 01, 2026
25% $41,710 10% $38,291 90% $52,114 75% $48,945 $45,464 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $48,524 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $48,832 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $44,218 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $46,355 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $44,754 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $41,651 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $48,468 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $44,721 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $44,969 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $44,913 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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  1. This Job:

    Elevator Operator

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Machine Operator II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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