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 $81,688, a Mechanical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,323, a Mechanical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,331, a Mechanical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $132,656, a Mechanical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,729,

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 $89,127, California $88,788, Massachusetts $87,605. 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: $115,743; Elevator Supervisor: $90,617; Elevator Superintendent: $85,613; Elevator Technician: $82,401; Elevator Apprentice: $78,821.

Elevator Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Elevator Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Elevator Engineer in Delaware is $81,705 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): $94,886
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,502 to $88,604
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,765

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Elevator Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,604	$7,384	$1,704	$43
Average	$81,705	$6,809	$1,571	$39
25th Percentile	$76,502	$6,375	$1,471	$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): $81,688
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,323
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,331
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,656
Expert (over 8 years): $152,729

Levels	Salary
Elevator ... Level Elevator Engineer	$81,688
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$96,323
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$111,331
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$132,656
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$152,729

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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: $89,127.
California: $88,788.
Massachusetts: $87,605.

District of Columbia $89,127 California $88,788 Massachusetts $87,605 Washington $87,283 New Jersey $87,251 Alaska $87,138 Connecticut $86,027 New York $85,577

Hawaii $84,136 Rhode Island $83,460 Maryland $83,001 Minnesota $82,373 Colorado $82,131 Illinois $82,051 Oregon $81,745 Delaware $81,520

New Hampshire $81,378 Virginia $81,061 Pennsylvania $80,135 Nevada $79,668 North Dakota $79,515 Michigan $79,274 Wisconsin $79,185 Vermont $79,008

Texas $78,517 Maine $78,485 Arizona $78,437 Ohio $78,380 Georgia $77,640 Indiana $77,269 Wyoming $77,197 Utah $77,084

Iowa $77,036 Kansas $76,650 Louisiana $76,537 North Carolina $76,497 Missouri $76,480 Florida $76,167 Montana $75,997 Nebraska $75,836

Kentucky $75,748 South Carolina $75,426 Tennessee $75,225 Idaho $75,144 New Mexico $74,557 Oklahoma $74,428 Alabama $73,953 South Dakota $73,156

Arkansas $72,721 West Virginia $72,488 Mississippi $71,787

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: $84,369
Little Creek: $83,588
Magnolia: $83,935

Lincoln, DE $84,369 Little Creek, DE $83,588 Magnolia, DE $83,935 Milford, DE $84,369 Marydel, DE $83,274 Millsboro, DE $84,369 Millville, DE $84,933 Milton, DE $84,369

Nassau, DE $84,369 Ocean View, DE $84,933 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,933 Seaford, DE $83,484 Selbyville, DE $84,933 Smyrna, DE $83,178 Viola, DE $83,935 Woodside, DE $83,693

Bear, DE $82,566 Newark, DE $82,598 Claymont, DE $82,663 Delaware City, DE $82,598 Hockessin, DE $82,663 Kirkwood, DE $82,598 Middletown, DE $83,009 Montchanin, DE $82,663

New Castle, DE $82,663 Odessa, DE $83,121 Port Penn, DE $82,373 Rockland, DE $82,663 Saint Georges, DE $82,598 Townsend, DE $83,001 Winterthur, DE $82,663 Lewes, DE $84,369

Wilmington, DE $82,663 Dover, DE $83,548 Dover Afb, DE $83,741 Bethany Beach, DE $84,933 Bethel, DE $83,484 Bridgeville, DE $84,369 Camden Wyoming, DE $83,637 Cheswold, DE $83,355

Clayton, DE $83,146 Dagsboro, DE $84,933 Delmar, DE $83,484 Ellendale, DE $84,369 Felton, DE $84,369 Fenwick Island, DE $84,933 Frankford, DE $84,933 Frederica, DE $84,369

Georgetown, DE $84,369 Greenwood, DE $84,369 Harbeson, DE $84,369 Harrington, DE $84,369 Hartly, DE $83,105 Houston, DE $84,369 Kenton, DE $83,146 Laurel, DE $83,484

Yorklyn, DE $82,663

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 May 18, 2021

$76,502

Average $81,705/year

$88,604

$6,375

Average $6,809/month

$7,384

$1,471

Average $1,571/week

$1,704

$37

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,604	$7,384	$1,704	$43
Average	$81,705	$6,809	$1,571	$39
25th Percentile	$76,502	$6,375	$1,471	$37

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