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Mechanical Door Repairer

Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, California
$64,000 / year
$5,350 per month · $30.77 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for California · median $61,500
25th percentile
$50,000
Average
$64,000
75th percentile
$74,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Mechanical Door Repairer salary by state
Alabama$43,500
Alaska$101,000
Arizona$60,000
Arkansas$41,500
California$64,000
Colorado$64,500
Florida$59,000
Georgia$57,000
Idaho$56,000
Illinois$65,000
Indiana$64,000
Iowa$59,500
Kansas$52,500
Kentucky$60,000
Louisiana$49,500
Maine$63,500
Maryland$56,500
Michigan$60,000
Minnesota$62,000
Missouri$53,000
Montana$52,000
Nebraska$57,000
Nevada$56,000
New Jersey$71,000
New York$63,000
Ohio$57,000
Oklahoma$49,000
Oregon$55,500
Tennessee$53,000
Texas$55,000
Utah$67,500
Virginia$57,500
Washington$67,000
Wisconsin$56,000
Wyoming$52,500
About this role

Mechanical Door Repairer is a professional role within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Mechanical Door Repairers do

Typical education: High School Diploma

  • Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
  • Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
  • Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.
  • Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
  • Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.

Top skills: Critical Thinking Quality Control Analysis Speaking Reading Comprehension Installation Active Listening

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Mechanical Door Repairer pay by experience level
Entry level$40,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$48,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$57,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$68,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$81,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+11.4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,700
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Mechanical Door Repairer salary by industry
Specialty Trade Contractors

19,510 workers

$59,000

Building Finishing Contractors

10,710 workers

$58,000

Building Equipment Contractors

8,320 workers

$60,500

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

5,030 workers

$58,500

Building Material and Supplies Dealers

5,030 workers

$58,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

750 workers

$63,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)

510 workers

$62,000

Repair and Maintenance

470 workers

$71,000

Commercial & Industrial Machinery & Equipment (except Automotive & Electronic) Repair & Maintenance

470 workers

$71,000

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

430 workers

$56,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Mechanical Door Repairer pays 11% below the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

Careers related to Mechanical Door Repairer
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Mechanical Door Repairer make?

The average base salary for a Mechanical Door Repairer in the United States is $59,500 per year, or about $28.61 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $48,000 and $68,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?

The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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