Mechanical Door Repairers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for mechanical door repairerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $57,540 ≈ $28/hr
National median salary $55,720
Total employment 27,120 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +11.4%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 2,700 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 28,400 → 31,700 (+3,200)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$97,370
- New Jersey$68,750
- Utah$65,020
- Washington$64,850
- New Hampshire$64,430
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$39,860
- Alabama$41,920
- West Virginia$47,460
- Oklahoma$47,530
- Louisiana$48,030
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $97,370 | $103,550 | $47 | +69.2% | — |
| 2 | New Jersey | $68,750 | $67,150 | $33 | +19.5% | 1,290 |
| 3 | Utah | $65,020 | $64,660 | $31 | +13% | — |
| 4 | Washington | $64,850 | $59,930 | $31 | +12.7% | 550 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $64,430 | $62,390 | $31 | +12% | 150 |
| 6 | Illinois | $62,870 | $65,090 | $30 | +9.3% | 1,770 |
| 7 | Colorado | $62,510 | $62,460 | $30 | +8.6% | 570 |
| 8 | Indiana | $61,960 | $60,560 | $30 | +7.7% | 780 |
| 9 | California | $61,940 | $59,560 | $30 | +7.6% | 2,680 |
| 10 | Maine | $61,200 | $61,140 | $29 | +6.4% | — |
| 11 | New York | $61,060 | $60,560 | $29 | +6.1% | 1,360 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $59,940 | $58,870 | $29 | +4.2% | 110 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $58,660 | $55,770 | $28 | +1.9% | — |
| 14 | Arizona | $57,990 | $51,760 | $28 | +0.8% | 1,540 |
| 15 | Kentucky | $57,810 | $57,840 | $28 | +0.5% | 180 |
| 16 | Michigan | $57,770 | $52,370 | $28 | +0.4% | 810 |
| 17 | Iowa | $57,510 | $59,640 | $28 | -0.1% | 330 |
| 18 | Florida | $56,870 | $50,020 | $27 | -1.2% | 1,770 |
| 19 | Virginia | $55,600 | $50,880 | $27 | -3.4% | 380 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $55,350 | $54,360 | $27 | -3.8% | 1,040 |
| 21 | Ohio | $55,170 | $58,250 | $27 | -4.1% | 1,190 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $55,110 | $56,760 | $27 | -4.2% | 280 |
| 23 | Georgia | $55,010 | $51,510 | $26 | -4.4% | 970 |
| 24 | Maryland | $54,770 | $56,430 | $26 | -4.8% | 490 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $54,540 | $52,050 | $26 | -5.2% | 790 |
| 26 | Nevada | $54,330 | $47,840 | $26 | -5.6% | 240 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $54,300 | $50,390 | $26 | -5.6% | 390 |
| 28 | Idaho | $54,100 | $51,770 | $26 | -6% | 180 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $53,680 | $50,500 | $26 | -6.7% | 160 |
| 30 | Oregon | $53,560 | $50,090 | $26 | -6.9% | 320 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $53,120 | $49,510 | $26 | -7.7% | 190 |
| 32 | Rhode Island | $53,050 | $51,160 | $26 | -7.8% | — |
| 33 | Texas | $52,930 | $48,190 | $25 | -8% | 2,010 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $51,320 | $51,790 | $25 | -10.8% | 370 |
| 35 | Missouri | $51,170 | $49,100 | $25 | -11.1% | 590 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $50,810 | $51,850 | $24 | -11.7% | 60 |
| 37 | Kansas | $50,640 | $47,960 | $24 | -12% | 340 |
| 38 | Montana | $50,360 | $51,370 | $24 | -12.5% | 150 |
| 39 | Connecticut | $50,170 | $48,630 | $24 | -12.8% | 460 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $48,860 | $47,060 | $23 | -15.1% | 150 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $48,030 | $47,110 | $23 | -16.5% | 210 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $47,530 | $46,100 | $23 | -17.4% | 610 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $47,460 | $45,840 | $23 | -17.5% | 60 |
| 44 | Alabama | $41,920 | $37,440 | $20 | -27.1% | 260 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $39,860 | $38,290 | $19 | -30.7% | 230 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 96 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $67,090 | $72,070 | 70 |
| 2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $66,890 | $67,730 | 1,770 |
| 3 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $66,540 | $67,840 | — |
| 4 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $65,090 | $64,420 | — |
| 5 | South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $64,640 | $62,760 | 50 |
| 6 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $64,400 | $61,560 | 50 |
| 7 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $64,260 | $63,060 | 120 |
| 8 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $63,960 | $67,130 | 340 |
| 9 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $63,510 | $58,520 | 40 |
| 10 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $62,300 | $64,720 | 50 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing mechanical door repairerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drywall and Insulation Contractors | $94,880 | $80,980 | — |
| 2 | Repair and Maintenance | $74,970 | $68,440 | 470 |
| 3 | Commercial & Industrial Machinery & Equipment (except Automotive & Electronic) Repair & Maintenance | $74,970 | $68,440 | 470 |
| 4 | Sector 81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) | $74,970 | $68,440 | 470 |
| 5 | Construction of Buildings | $72,850 | $68,210 | — |
| 6 | Residential Building Construction | $72,850 | $68,450 | — |
| 7 | Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $60,580 | $64,260 | 240 |
| 8 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $59,710 | $61,370 | 750 |
| 9 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $59,710 | $61,370 | 750 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $59,700 | $60,100 | 510 |
| 11 | Other Building Equipment Contractors | $58,210 | $58,780 | 8,170 |
| 12 | Building Equipment Contractors | $58,110 | $58,650 | 8,320 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mechanical door repairers make in the U.S.?
The median mechanical door repairers salary in the United States is $55,720 per year (mean $57,540), and about 80% earn between $38,490 and $78,260.
How much do mechanical door repairers make per hour?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $57,540 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays mechanical door repairers the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for mechanical door repairers at $97,370 per year (median $103,550).
What is the job outlook for mechanical door repairers?
Employment is projected to change +11.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 2,700 openings per year.