Elevator Maintenance recruiters serving Des Moines.
BLS counts 25 business locations of nonresidential building-equipment contractors across the metro. We recruit Elevator Maintenance talent in Des Moines from a standing, credential-verified pipeline. Below: local pay for every role we staff and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Des Moines.
BLS counts about 520 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Des Moines metro, the largest group being construction and building inspectors (about 390). 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
Des Moines: 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
Des Moines: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Elevator Maintenance Technician
BLS 47-4021 - same occupational code; scheduled preventive-maintenance contract work
Des Moines: 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
Des Moines: 390 employed · $73,910 median, 48th-highest of 112 metros
Escalator Technician
BLS 47-4021 - escalators and moving walkways are tracked under the same code as elevators
Des Moines: 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
Des Moines: 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
Des Moines: 1,020 employed · $103,920 median, 77th-highest of 111 metros
Elevator Service Dispatcher / Coordinator
BLS 43-5032 - Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance; schedules service calls, callbacks, and inspection appointments
Des Moines: 510 employed · $44,730 median, 102nd-highest of 111 metros
Elevator Estimator
BLS 13-1051 - Cost Estimators; takeoffs and bid pricing for installation and modernization contracts
Des Moines: 550 employed · $78,500 median, 52nd-highest of 111 metros
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)
Des Moines: 130 employed · $70,180 median, 56th-highest of 107 metros
What Elevator Maintenance roles earn in Des Moines.
BLS does not publish Des Moines 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 $73,910 a year, in line with the $74,690 national median. Most earn between $46,980 and $91,090. Of the other roles listed, electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment earn the most locally, at a $70,180 median. BLS does not publish Des Moines pay for one occupation below, usually because too few people hold the job locally.
| Role | Des Moines 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) | $73,910 | $46,980–$91,090 | $74,690 | −1% | 390 |
| Elevator Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $103,920 | $65,560–$201,450 | $114,990 | −10% | 1,020 |
| Elevator Service Dispatcher / CoordinatorDispatchers (43-5032) | $44,730 | $41,140–$68,800 | $50,340 | −11% | 510 |
| Elevator EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $78,500 | $48,940–$121,400 | $78,740 | 0% | 550 |
| Elevator Controls / Electronics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $70,180 | $51,300–$82,200 | $74,090 | −5% | 130 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Des Moines metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide.
How Des Moines's elevator maintenance market compares
In 2023 the Des Moines metro had 25 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. The number of these employers rose 13.6%, more firms competing for the same crews. That works out to 3.5 per 100,000 residents against 2.8 nationally, a crowded field where experienced people get approached often.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Des Moines metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Nearby markets competing for Des Moines talent.
The closest metro we cover is Omaha, about 125 miles away, with roughly 110 elevator and escalator installers and repairers. BLS does not publish Des Moines figures for this occupation, so the nearby markets are the best guide: Minneapolis has the largest pool within reach, about 380, at a $128,020 median.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | – | – | – |
| Omaha | 123 mi | 110 | $117,690 |
| Kansas City | 180 mi | 200 | $124,120 |
| Minneapolis | 234 mi | 380 | $128,020 |
| Madison | 238 mi | – | – |
| St. Louis | 273 mi | – | – |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
Frequently asked - Elevator Maintenance hiring in Des Moines.
How many commercial elevator maintenance employers are there in Des Moines?
In 2023 the Des Moines metro had 25 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 Des Moines?
We maintain a standing pipeline across 10 Elevator Maintenance roles in the Des Moines market - from Elevator Mechanic / Installer through Elevator Controls / Electronics Technician. The largest of these occupations in the Des Moines metro is construction and building inspectors, with about 390 people employed; each role above shows its local headcount and median pay.
What do Elevator Maintenance roles pay in Des Moines?
In the Des Moines metro, BLS puts the median for construction and building inspectors at $73,910 a year (most earn $46,980 to $91,090). Local medians for other roles we staff: electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment $70,180; construction managers $103,920; dispatchers $44,730. 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.
How much do elevator mechanics earn nationally?
The BLS national median for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers is $109,910/yr ($52.84/hr) - one of the highest medians of any trade we cover.
How fast can My Trade Talent fill a Elevator Maintenance role in Des Moines?
Time to fill depends on the specific role and how credential-scarce it is locally, but our standing Elevator Maintenance pipeline means most Des Moines searches start with a first slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours rather than a cold posting.
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