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What elevator mechanics make
Licensed mechanic
$94,000
Apprentice
$46,000
Adjuster or heavy overtime
$141,000
Job Bank puts the trade at $22 to $68 an hour, median $45. The rate is set by the union contract, so almost everyone with a licence earns near the top. First-year apprentices start at about half the mechanic rate and reach it by licence. Adjusters, who fine-tune new installations, and mechanics on call for breakdowns earn the most.