What are the main factors that influence an Elevator Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Elevator Engineer's salary?

An Elevator Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Elevator Engineer (0-2 years)earns $79,006, a Mechanical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $93,161, a Mechanical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $107,671, a Mechanical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $128,296, a Mechanical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $147,664,

What are the highest paying states for an Elevator Engineer?

Elevator Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Elevator Engineer roles are District of Columbia $86,922, California $86,592, Massachusetts $85,438. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Elevator Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Elevator Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Elevator Manager: $113,267; Elevator Supervisor: $92,244; Elevator Superintendent: $87,196; Elevator Technician: $83,101; Elevator Apprentice: $77,384.

Elevator Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Elevator Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Elevator Engineer in Delaware is $79,503 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, an Elevator Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,413
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,438 to $86,261
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,826

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Elevator Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,261	$7,188	$1,659	$41
Average	$79,503	$6,625	$1,529	$38
25th Percentile	$74,438	$6,203	$1,431	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Elevator Engineer Salaries

An Elevator Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Elevator Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Elevator Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $79,006
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,161
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,671
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,296
Expert (over 8 years): $147,664

Levels	Salary
Elevator ... Level Elevator Engineer	$79,006
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$93,161
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$107,671
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$128,296
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$147,664

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How Do Elevator Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Elevator Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $86,922.
California: $86,592.
Massachusetts: $85,438.

District of Columbia $86,922 California $86,592 Massachusetts $85,438 Washington $85,124 New Jersey $85,093 Alaska $84,983 Connecticut $83,899 New York $83,460

Hawaii $82,054 Rhode Island $81,395 Maryland $80,948 Minnesota $80,335 Colorado $80,100 Illinois $80,021 Oregon $79,723 Delaware $79,503

New Hampshire $79,365 Virginia $79,056 Pennsylvania $78,153 Nevada $77,697 North Dakota $77,548 Michigan $77,313 Wisconsin $77,226 Vermont $77,054

Texas $76,575 Maine $76,543 Arizona $76,496 Ohio $76,441 Georgia $75,719 Indiana $75,358 Wyoming $75,287 Utah $75,177

Iowa $75,130 Kansas $74,753 Louisiana $74,644 North Carolina $74,604 Missouri $74,589 Florida $74,282 Montana $74,118 Nebraska $73,961

Kentucky $73,874 South Carolina $73,560 Tennessee $73,364 Idaho $73,285 New Mexico $72,712 Oklahoma $72,587 Alabama $72,123 South Dakota $71,346

Arkansas $70,922 West Virginia $70,695 Mississippi $70,012

Top Paying Cities for Elevator Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $82,282
Little Creek: $81,521
Magnolia: $81,858

Lincoln, DE $82,282 Little Creek, DE $81,521 Magnolia, DE $81,858 Milford, DE $82,282 Marydel, DE $81,214 Millsboro, DE $82,282 Millville, DE $82,832 Milton, DE $82,282

Nassau, DE $82,282 Ocean View, DE $82,832 Rehoboth Beach, DE $82,832 Seaford, DE $81,419 Selbyville, DE $82,832 Smyrna, DE $81,120 Viola, DE $81,858 Woodside, DE $81,623

Bear, DE $80,524 Newark, DE $80,555 Claymont, DE $80,618 Delaware City, DE $80,555 Hockessin, DE $80,618 Kirkwood, DE $80,555 Middletown, DE $80,955 Montchanin, DE $80,618

New Castle, DE $80,618 Odessa, DE $81,065 Port Penn, DE $80,335 Rockland, DE $80,618 Saint Georges, DE $80,555 Townsend, DE $80,948 Winterthur, DE $80,618 Lewes, DE $82,282

Wilmington, DE $80,618 Dover, DE $81,481 Dover Afb, DE $81,670 Bethany Beach, DE $82,832 Bethel, DE $81,419 Bridgeville, DE $82,282 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,568 Cheswold, DE $81,293

Clayton, DE $81,089 Dagsboro, DE $82,832 Delmar, DE $81,419 Ellendale, DE $82,282 Felton, DE $82,282 Fenwick Island, DE $82,832 Frankford, DE $82,832 Frederica, DE $82,282

Georgetown, DE $82,282 Greenwood, DE $82,282 Harbeson, DE $82,282 Harrington, DE $82,282 Hartly, DE $81,050 Houston, DE $82,282 Kenton, DE $81,089 Laurel, DE $81,419

Yorklyn, DE $80,618

Elevator Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Elevator Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$74,438

Average $79,503/year

$86,261

$6,203

Average $6,625/month

$7,188

$1,431

Average $1,529/week

$1,659

$36

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,261	$7,188	$1,659	$41
Average	$79,503	$6,625	$1,529	$38
25th Percentile	$74,438	$6,203	$1,431	$36

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