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Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in New Jersey

Elevator and escalator installers and repairers assemble, install, and maintain electric or hydraulic lifting systems in buildings and public spaces. They work on freight and passenger elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters, performing both new installations and ongoing repair and maintenance In New Jersey the median pay is $137,920 a year, 25% above the national median of $109,910.

$137,920median pay in New Jersey, per year
$125,040–$167,130middle half earn
800employed in New Jersey
$109,910U.S. median, for comparison
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Openings in New Jersey and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Equipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepairingCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringInstallationQuality Control AnalysisActive Listening

Knowledge areas

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceBuilding and ConstructionPublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsMathematics (knowledge)

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Licenses and training in New Jersey

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O*NET-SOC 47-4021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.