Mechanical door repairers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,490 | $18.50 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $55,720 | $26.79 |
| Mean (average) | $57,540 | $27.67 |
| 90th percentile | $78,260 | $37.63 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Mechanical door repairers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 46 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,440 | $28,720 | $59,640 | 260 | 0.71 |
| Alaska | $103,550 | $91,690 | $105,080 | ||
| Arizona | $51,760 | $45,220 | $77,960 | 1,540 | 2.73 |
| Arkansas | $38,290 | $34,630 | $47,860 | 230 | 1 |
| California | $59,560 | $41,520 | $80,600 | 2,680 | 0.84 |
| Colorado | $62,460 | $42,760 | $78,670 | 570 | 1.14 |
| Connecticut | $48,630 | $38,910 | $66,290 | 460 | 1.54 |
| Florida | $50,020 | $37,470 | $93,080 | 1,770 | 1.02 |
| Georgia | $51,510 | $37,630 | $75,510 | 970 | 1.14 |
| Idaho | $51,770 | $45,800 | $67,230 | 180 | 1.23 |
| Illinois | $65,090 | $48,730 | $72,850 | 1,770 | 1.67 |
| Indiana | $60,560 | $39,640 | $80,640 | 780 | 1.41 |
| Iowa | $59,640 | $41,600 | $73,210 | 330 | 1.2 |
| Kansas | $47,960 | $37,840 | $62,640 | 340 | 1.34 |
| Kentucky | $57,840 | $41,040 | $75,940 | 180 | 0.52 |
| Louisiana | $47,110 | $35,500 | $70,680 | 210 | 0.63 |
| Maine | $61,140 | $49,440 | $74,940 | ||
| Maryland | $56,430 | $37,690 | $74,880 | 490 | 1.01 |
| Massachusetts | $55,770 | $47,900 | $70,530 | ||
| Michigan | $52,370 | $37,160 | $85,260 | 810 | 1.05 |
| Minnesota | $58,870 | $51,710 | $70,810 | 110 | 0.21 |
| Mississippi | $47,060 | $35,390 | $62,440 | 150 | 0.73 |
| Missouri | $49,100 | $38,420 | $66,850 | 590 | 1.14 |
| Montana | $51,370 | $36,460 | $62,220 | 150 | 1.68 |
| Nebraska | $56,760 | $47,340 | $62,310 | 280 | 1.57 |
| Nevada | $47,840 | $41,630 | $71,260 | 240 | 0.88 |
| New Hampshire | $62,390 | $46,420 | $81,590 | 150 | 1.26 |
| New Jersey | $67,150 | $47,840 | $91,140 | 1,290 | 1.72 |
| New York | $60,560 | $45,790 | $76,170 | 1,360 | 0.81 |
| North Carolina | $52,050 | $36,410 | $75,640 | 790 | 0.91 |
| Ohio | $58,250 | $37,240 | $73,010 | 1,190 | 1.23 |
| Oklahoma | $46,100 | $35,880 | $67,400 | 610 | 2.04 |
| Oregon | $50,090 | $42,750 | $63,190 | 320 | 0.94 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,360 | $38,950 | $69,960 | 1,040 | 0.98 |
| Puerto Rico | $25,460 | $22,530 | $28,280 | ||
| Rhode Island | $51,160 | $47,180 | $59,450 | ||
| South Carolina | $49,510 | $34,740 | $76,890 | 190 | 0.47 |
| South Dakota | $50,500 | $45,760 | $72,800 | 160 | 2.03 |
| Tennessee | $51,790 | $39,540 | $65,720 | 370 | 0.65 |
| Texas | $48,190 | $36,780 | $75,000 | 2,010 | 0.82 |
| Utah | $64,660 | $32,920 | $91,310 | ||
| Virginia | $50,880 | $38,440 | $76,710 | 380 | 0.53 |
| Washington | $59,930 | $49,120 | $83,100 | 550 | 0.89 |
| West Virginia | $45,840 | $31,920 | $72,190 | 60 | 0.52 |
| Wisconsin | $50,390 | $42,180 | $71,300 | 390 | 0.76 |
| Wyoming | $51,850 | $39,430 | $64,440 | 60 | 1.14 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
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Job outlook for mechanical door repairers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 2,100. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 3.9%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for mechanical door repairers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- NO MATCH CIP 99.9999
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
- Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
- Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
- Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment.
- Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
- Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.
- Install door frames, rails, steel rolling curtains, electronic-eye mechanisms, or electric door openers and closers, using power tools, hand tools, and electronic test equipment.
- Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
Technology skills
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- Route mapping software
- Web browser software
- Work order software
Transferable skills for career changers: Installation, Repairing, Quality Control Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Monitoring, Coordination.
Common job titles: Commercial Door Installer, Commercial Installer, Door Installer, Door Serviceman, Garage Door Installer, Garage Door Technician (Garage Door Tech), Installation Technician (Installation Tech), Installer, Overhead Door Technician (Overhead Door Tech), Residential Door Installer.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do mechanical door repairers make?
The national median annual wage for mechanical door repairers was $55,720 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $38,490 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $78,260. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do mechanical door repairers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is mechanical door repairers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of mechanical door repairers to change +6.4% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 2,100 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay mechanical door repairers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Alaska ($103,550), New Jersey ($67,150), Illinois ($65,090). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.