🛗 Elevator Mechanic License Requirements by State

Compare elevator mechanic license requirements across all 50 states and DC — experience, exams, fees, and salary data.

Last updated 2026-05-08

By the numbers: 47 of 51 jurisdictions require a state-level elevator mechanic license. Apprenticeship and Experience requirements range varies hours. Exam Application Fees range $100–$100. Most state Boards require Continuing Education at every Renewal cycle.

State	License Required	Experience	Exam Fee	Median Salary
ALAlabama	Required	—	$100	$89,105
AKAlaska	Required	—	$100	$127,000
AZArizona	Required	—	$100	$99,347
ARArkansas	Required	—	$100	$86,032
CACalifornia	Required	—	$100	$141,339
COColorado	Required	—	$100	$110,613
CTConnecticut	Required	—	$100	$117,782
DEDelaware	Required	—	$100	$102,420
DCDistrict of Columbia	Required	—	$100	$131,097
FLFlorida	Required	—	$100	$98,323
GAGeorgia	Required	—	$100	$95,250
HIHawaii	Required	—	$100	$138,267
IDIdaho	Required	—	$100	$96,274
ILIllinois	Required	—	$100	$107,541
INIndiana	Not Required	—	—	$93,202
IAIowa	Required	—	$100	$91,153
KSKansas	Not Required	—	—	$91,153
KYKentucky	Required	—	$100	$91,153
LALouisiana	Required	—	$100	$92,178
MEMaine	Required	—	$100	$99,347
MDMaryland	Required	—	$100	$111,637
MAMassachusetts	Required	—	$100	$124,952
MIMichigan	Required	—	$100	$96,274
MNMinnesota	Required	—	$100	$106,516
MSMississippi	Required	—	$100	$85,008
MOMissouri	Not Required	—	—	$92,178
MTMontana	Required	—	$100	$98,323
NENebraska	Required	—	$100	$92,178
NVNevada	Required	—	$100	$104,468
NHNew Hampshire	Required	—	$100	$106,516
NJNew Jersey	Required	—	$100	$120,855
NMNew Mexico	Required	—	$100	$93,202
NYNew York	Required	—	$100	$133,146
NCNorth Carolina	Required	—	$100	$94,226
NDNorth Dakota	Required	—	$100	$97,299
OHOhio	Required	—	$100	$94,226
OKOklahoma	Required	—	$100	$89,105
OROregon	Required	—	$100	$112,662
PAPennsylvania	Not Required	—	—	$100,371
RIRhode Island	Required	—	$100	$105,492
SCSouth Carolina	Required	—	$100	$93,202
SDSouth Dakota	Required	—	$100	$90,129
TNTennessee	Required	—	$100	$92,178
TXTexas	Required	—	$100	$96,274
UTUtah	Required	—	$100	$99,347
VTVermont	Required	—	$100	$103,444
VAVirginia	Required	—	$100	$104,468
WAWashington	Required	—	$100	$120,855
WVWest Virginia	Required	—	$100	$88,081
WIWisconsin	Required	—	$100	$96,274
WYWyoming	Required	—	$100	$97,299

Common questions about elevator mechanic licensing

Do all states require a elevator mechanic license?

No — 47 of 51 jurisdictions require a state-level elevator mechanic license. The remainder license at the local or county level, or not at all. See the table above for the per-state breakdown.

How much does it cost to get a elevator mechanic license?

Application fees across the states range $100–$100. Renewal fees and continuing education hours vary by jurisdiction — check the state-specific page for the exact numbers.

How many apprenticeship hours does a elevator mechanic license typically require?

Required apprenticeship/work experience hours range varies across states, with most states requiring 2–4 years of supervised on-the-job training plus passing a board-administered exam.

Data last verified 2026. Salary data from BLS OEWS. Always verify with your state licensing board.