Mechanical Door Repairers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for mechanical door repairers in the U.S. is $55,720 ($26.79 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $55,720
- Mean annual wage
- $57,540
- Median hourly wage
- $26.79
- Employment
- 27,120
27,120 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,490 | $18.50 |
| 25th percentile | $46,610 | $22.41 |
| Median (50th) | $55,720 | $26.79 |
| 75th percentile | $65,630 | $31.56 |
| 90th percentile | $78,260 | $37.63 |
Highest-paying states for mechanical door repairers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $103,550 | — |
| New Jersey | $67,150 | 1,290 |
| Illinois | $65,090 | 1,770 |
| Utah | $64,660 | — |
| Colorado | $62,460 | 570 |
| New Hampshire | $62,390 | 150 |
| Maine | $61,140 | — |
| Indiana | $60,560 | 780 |
| New York | $60,560 | 1,360 |
| Washington | $59,930 | 550 |
Lowest-paying states
- Alabama: $37,440 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $38,290 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $45,840 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $46,100 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $47,060 median annual wage
About this occupation
Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.
Typical tasks
- Study blueprints and schematic diagrams to determine appropriate methods of installing or repairing automated door openers.
- Collect payment upon job completion.
- Lubricate door closer oil chambers, and pack spindles with leather washers.
- Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment.
- Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
- Bore or cut holes in flooring as required for installation, using hand or power tools.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 10.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 45.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.3% |
| Associate's degree | 13.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.2% |
| Master's degree | 0.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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