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.
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$59,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$5,500
9.4% of base
Total target cash
$65,000
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$3,50050th$5,50075th$9,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
Typical entry preparation: High School Diploma and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
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 ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisSpeakingReading ComprehensionInstallationActive 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
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
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.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
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).
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