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 $80,886, a Mechanical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $95,378, a Mechanical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $110,234, a Mechanical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $131,349, a Mechanical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $151,178,

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 Rhode Island

How much does an Elevator Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Elevator Engineer in Rhode Island is $81,395 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,612
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,209 to $88,313
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,488

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Elevator Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,313	$7,359	$1,698	$42
Average	$81,395	$6,783	$1,565	$39
25th Percentile	$76,209	$6,351	$1,466	$37

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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): $80,886
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,378
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,234
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,349
Expert (over 8 years): $151,178

Levels	Salary
Elevator ... Level Elevator Engineer	$80,886
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$95,378
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$110,234
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$131,349
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$151,178

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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:

Adamsville: $82,730
Albion: $81,356
Ashaway: $83,044

Adamsville, RI $82,730 Albion, RI $81,356 Ashaway, RI $83,044 Barrington, RI $81,356 Block Island, RI $82,612 Bradford, RI $82,989 Bristol, RI $81,277 Carolina, RI $82,314

Charlestown, RI $82,400 Chepachet, RI $81,199 Clayville, RI $81,277 Coventry, RI $81,199 West Greenwich, RI $81,144 East Greenwich, RI $81,254 Exeter, RI $82,989 Fiskeville, RI $81,356

Forestdale, RI $81,277 Foster, RI $81,144 Glendale, RI $81,144 Greene, RI $82,054 Greenville, RI $81,356 Harmony, RI $81,332 Harrisville, RI $81,199 Hope, RI $81,356

Hope Valley, RI $83,044 Hopkinton, RI $83,067 Jamestown, RI $82,235 Kenyon, RI $82,965 Little Compton, RI $82,698 Manville, RI $81,356 Mapleville, RI $81,144 Newport, RI $82,251

Middletown, RI $82,596 North Kingstown, RI $81,120 North Scituate, RI $81,332 Oakland, RI $81,222 Pascoag, RI $81,175 Pawtucket, RI $81,356 Central Falls, RI $81,356 Cumberland, RI $81,356

Lincoln, RI $81,356 Portsmouth, RI $81,921 Prudence Island, RI $81,199 Rockville, RI $83,067 Saunderstown, RI $82,282 Shannock, RI $82,942 Slatersville, RI $81,277 Slocum, RI $82,282

Tiverton, RI $82,753 Wakefield, RI $82,196 Kingston, RI $82,211 Narragansett, RI $82,227 Peace Dale, RI $82,196 Warren, RI $81,332 Warwick, RI $81,356 Westerly, RI $83,091

West Kingston, RI $82,259 West Warwick, RI $81,356 Wood River Junction, RI $82,989 Woonsocket, RI $81,277 North Smithfield, RI $81,332 Wyoming, RI $82,965 Providence, RI $81,356 Cranston, RI $81,356

North Providence, RI $81,356 East Providence, RI $81,356 Riverside, RI $81,356 Rumford, RI $81,356 Smithfield, RI $81,356 Johnston, RI $81,356

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.

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$76,209

Average $81,395/year

$88,313

$6,351

Average $6,783/month

$7,359

$1,466

Average $1,565/week

$1,698

$37

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,313	$7,359	$1,698	$42
Average	$81,395	$6,783	$1,565	$39
25th Percentile	$76,209	$6,351	$1,466	$37

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