Elevator Maintenance recruiters serving Akron.
BLS counts 13 business locations of nonresidential building-equipment contractors across the metro. We recruit Elevator Maintenance talent in Akron from a standing, credential-verified pipeline; local pay for every role we staff, and free hiring resources, are below.
Positions we recruit for in Akron.
BLS counts about 240 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Akron metro, the largest group being construction and building inspectors (about 170). Local headcount and median pay are shown on each role.
Elevator Mechanic / Installer
Sample job description →BLS 47-4021 - Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers; installation, maintenance, and repair of elevators
Akron: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Elevator Service Technician
BLS 47-4021 - same occupational code as Elevator Mechanic; routine maintenance and callback repair on existing units
Akron: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Elevator Maintenance Technician
BLS 47-4021 - same occupational code; scheduled preventive-maintenance contract work
Akron: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
QEI-Certified Inspector
BLS 47-4011 - Construction and Building Inspectors (nearest fit; no dedicated BLS code). Qualified Elevator Inspector status is governed by the ASME QEI-1 standard, not a distinct BLS occupation
Akron: 170 employed · $67,410 median
Escalator Technician
BLS 47-4021 - escalators and moving walkways are tracked under the same code as elevators
Akron: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Elevator Modernization Technician
BLS 47-4021 - same occupational code; specialty in upgrading controllers, cabs, and drive systems on existing units
Akron: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Elevator Project Manager
BLS 11-9021 - Construction Managers; bid-to-build oversight on modernization and new-installation contracts
Akron: 920 employed · $102,630 median
Elevator Service Dispatcher / Coordinator
BLS 43-5032 - Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance; schedules service calls, callbacks, and inspection appointments
Akron: 380 employed · $48,650 median
Elevator Estimator
BLS 13-1051 - Cost Estimators; takeoffs and bid pricing for installation and modernization contracts
Akron: 530 employed · $77,490 median
Elevator Controls / Electronics Technician
BLS 49-2094 - Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (nearest fit; no dedicated BLS code for elevator controls specifically)
Akron: 70 employed · $63,790 median
What Elevator Maintenance roles earn in Akron.
BLS does not publish Akron pay for elevator and escalator installers and repairers, usually because too few hold the job locally for a reliable estimate; the national median is $109,910. Among the roles it does publish, the median wage for construction and building inspectors is $67,410 a year, 10% below the $74,690 national median. Most earn between $49,030 and $94,340. Of the other roles listed, electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment earn the most locally, at a $63,790 median. BLS does not publish Akron pay for one occupation below, usually because too few people hold the job locally.
| Role | Akron median | Typical range | National median | vs. national | Employed locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevator Mechanic / Installer · Elevator Service Technician · Elevator Maintenance TechnicianElevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers (47-4021) | – | – | $109,910 | – | – |
| QEI-Certified InspectorConstruction and Building Inspectors (47-4011) | $67,410 | $49,030–$94,340 | $74,690 | −10% | 170 |
| Elevator Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $102,630 | $62,920–$161,140 | $114,990 | −11% | 920 |
| Elevator Service Dispatcher / CoordinatorDispatchers (43-5032) | $48,650 | $34,510–$76,320 | $50,340 | −3% | 380 |
| Elevator EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $77,490 | $50,030–$122,300 | $78,740 | −2% | 530 |
| Elevator Controls / Electronics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $63,790 | $37,560–$80,530 | $74,090 | −14% | 70 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Akron metropolitan area, all industries (management and office roles are metro-wide, not specific to this trade). Typical range is the 10th to 90th percentile. A dash means BLS did not publish that figure for the metro. Specialized and certified roles usually sit above the occupation median.
How Akron's elevator maintenance market compares
In 2023 the Akron metro had 13 nonresidential building-equipment contractors (counted by business location). BLS publishes that count but withholds headcount and pay here, which it does when a category is small enough that the figures could identify individual employers. BLS counts elevator contractors under nonresidential building-equipment contractors. That works out to 1.9 per 100,000 residents against 2.8 nationally. Fewer local employers means experienced people are easier to identify, but many work for firms based outside the metro.
| Metro | Commercial employers |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 58 |
| Columbus | 55 |
| Cleveland | 47 |
| Dayton | 27 |
| Akron | 13 |
BLS does not publish occupation figures for these metros. Commercial employers is the BLS QCEW business-location count. A dash means BLS did not publish that figure.
Sources: BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2023 annual averages, private employers in the Akron metropolitan area; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Business locations are counted as BLS counts establishments, so one company with two branches counts twice.
Frequently asked - Elevator Maintenance hiring in Akron.
How many commercial elevator maintenance employers are there in Akron?
In 2023 the Akron metro had 13 nonresidential building-equipment contractors (counted by business location). BLS publishes that count but withholds headcount and pay here, which it does when a category is small enough that the figures could identify individual employers. BLS counts elevator contractors under nonresidential building-equipment contractors. Source: BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2023.
What Elevator Maintenance positions does My Trade Talent recruit for in Akron?
We maintain a standing pipeline across 10 Elevator Maintenance roles in the Akron market - from Elevator Mechanic / Installer through Elevator Controls / Electronics Technician. The largest of these occupations in the Akron metro is construction and building inspectors, with about 170 people employed; each role above shows its local headcount and median pay.
What do Elevator Maintenance roles pay in Akron?
In the Akron metro, BLS puts the median for construction and building inspectors at $67,410 a year (most earn $49,030 to $94,340). Local medians for other roles we staff: electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment $63,790; construction managers $102,630; dispatchers $48,650. Figures are BLS OEWS, May 2025. The wage table on this page covers every role listed, and the free Salary Guide breaks pay down further.
Do you verify QEI inspector credentials?
Yes - Qualified Elevator Inspector status is governed by the ASME QEI-1 standard, and we verify active status before presenting a candidate for inspection work.
How fast can My Trade Talent fill a Elevator Maintenance role in Akron?
Time to fill depends on the specific role and how credential-scarce it is locally, but our standing Elevator Maintenance pipeline means most Akron searches start with a first slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours rather than a cold posting.
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