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 $84,022, a Mechanical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $99,075, a Mechanical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $114,512, a Mechanical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $136,447, a Mechanical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $157,093,

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 Rhode Island

How much does an Elevator Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Elevator Engineer in Rhode Island is $84,039 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,597
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,688 to $91,136
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,815

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Elevator Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,136	$7,595	$1,753	$44
Average	$84,039	$7,003	$1,616	$40
25th Percentile	$78,688	$6,557	$1,513	$38

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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): $84,022
Early Career (1-2 years): $99,075
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,512
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,447
Expert (over 8 years): $157,093

Levels	Salary
Elevator ... Level Elevator Engineer	$84,022
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$99,075
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$114,512
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$136,447
Mechanica... Level Elevator Engineer	$157,093

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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:

Adamsville: $84,828
Albion: $83,419
Ashaway: $85,150

Adamsville, RI $84,828 Albion, RI $83,419 Ashaway, RI $85,150 Barrington, RI $83,419 Block Island, RI $84,707 Bradford, RI $85,094 Bristol, RI $83,339 Carolina, RI $84,401

Charlestown, RI $84,490 Chepachet, RI $83,258 Clayville, RI $83,339 Coventry, RI $83,258 West Greenwich, RI $83,202 East Greenwich, RI $83,315 Exeter, RI $85,094 Fiskeville, RI $83,419

Forestdale, RI $83,339 Foster, RI $83,202 Glendale, RI $83,202 Greene, RI $84,136 Greenville, RI $83,419 Harmony, RI $83,395 Harrisville, RI $83,258 Hope, RI $83,419

Hope Valley, RI $85,150 Hopkinton, RI $85,174 Jamestown, RI $84,321 Kenyon, RI $85,070 Little Compton, RI $84,796 Manville, RI $83,419 Mapleville, RI $83,202 Newport, RI $84,337

Middletown, RI $84,691 North Kingstown, RI $83,178 North Scituate, RI $83,395 Oakland, RI $83,282 Pascoag, RI $83,234 Pawtucket, RI $83,419 Central Falls, RI $83,419 Cumberland, RI $83,419

Lincoln, RI $83,419 Portsmouth, RI $83,999 Prudence Island, RI $83,258 Rockville, RI $85,174 Saunderstown, RI $84,369 Shannock, RI $85,045 Slatersville, RI $83,339 Slocum, RI $84,369

Tiverton, RI $84,852 Wakefield, RI $84,281 Kingston, RI $84,297 Narragansett, RI $84,313 Peace Dale, RI $84,281 Warren, RI $83,395 Warwick, RI $83,419 Westerly, RI $85,198

West Kingston, RI $84,345 West Warwick, RI $83,419 Wood River Junction, RI $85,094 Woonsocket, RI $83,339 North Smithfield, RI $83,395 Wyoming, RI $85,070 Providence, RI $83,419 Cranston, RI $83,419

North Providence, RI $83,419 East Providence, RI $83,419 Riverside, RI $83,419 Rumford, RI $83,419 Smithfield, RI $83,419 Johnston, RI $83,419

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

$78,688

Average $84,039/year

$91,136

$6,557

Average $7,003/month

$7,595

$1,513

Average $1,616/week

$1,753

$38

Average $40/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,136	$7,595	$1,753	$44
Average	$84,039	$7,003	$1,616	$40
25th Percentile	$78,688	$6,557	$1,513	$38

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