Elevator mechanic working on elevator shaft

Elevator Mechanic Licensing Guide

State-by-state licensing requirements, exams, fees, and renewal rules for elevator mechanics across all 50 states.

Career path

Apprentice → Constructor → Modernizer

Salary overview

StageTypical rangeNational median
Apprentice$25–$40/hr—
Journeyman$45–$70/hr$99,640/yr
Master / Contractor$65–$100/hrHigher by 20–50%

Union apprenticeship

The IUEC (International Union of Elevator Constructors) offers a structured apprenticeship through the NEIEP (National Elevator Industry Educational Program). Programs are typically tuition-free and pay wages from day one. Learn more →

Choose your state — 50 guides available
Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

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