Elevator Maintenance recruiters serving Wichita.
BLS counts 18 business locations of nonresidential building-equipment contractors across the metro. We recruit Elevator Maintenance talent in Wichita from a standing, credential-verified pipeline. Below: local pay for every role we staff, the state licensing rules that apply and the nearby markets competing for the same people.
Positions we recruit for in Wichita.
BLS counts about 270 people working in the occupations behind these roles across the Wichita 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
Wichita: 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
Wichita: BLS does not publish a local figure for this occupation.
Elevator Maintenance Technician
BLS 47-4021 - same occupational code; scheduled preventive-maintenance contract work
Wichita: 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
Wichita: 170 employed · $62,300 median, 89th-highest of 112 metros
Escalator Technician
BLS 47-4021 - escalators and moving walkways are tracked under the same code as elevators
Wichita: 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
Wichita: 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
Wichita: 730 employed · $108,180 median, 60th-highest of 111 metros
Elevator Service Dispatcher / Coordinator
BLS 43-5032 - Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance; schedules service calls, callbacks, and inspection appointments
Wichita: 410 employed · $45,140 median, 99th-highest of 111 metros
Elevator Estimator
BLS 13-1051 - Cost Estimators; takeoffs and bid pricing for installation and modernization contracts
Wichita: 570 employed · $75,090 median, 78th-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)
Wichita: 100 employed · $67,040 median, 64th-highest of 107 metros
What Elevator Maintenance roles earn in Wichita.
BLS does not publish Wichita 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 $62,300 a year, 17% below the $74,690 national median. Most earn between $45,890 and $106,340. Of the other roles listed, electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment earn the most locally, at a $67,040 median. BLS does not publish Wichita pay for one occupation below, usually because too few people hold the job locally.
| Role | Wichita 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) | $62,300 | $45,890–$106,340 | $74,690 | −17% | 170 |
| Elevator Project ManagerConstruction Managers (11-9021) | $108,180 | $72,190–$159,140 | $114,990 | −6% | 730 |
| Elevator Service Dispatcher / CoordinatorDispatchers (43-5032) | $45,140 | $32,210–$62,230 | $50,340 | −10% | 410 |
| Elevator EstimatorCost Estimators (13-1051) | $75,090 | $47,390–$113,670 | $78,740 | −5% | 570 |
| Elevator Controls / Electronics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094) | $67,040 | $53,250–$106,500 | $74,090 | −10% | 100 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Wichita metro. Range is 10th to 90th percentile; management and office roles are metro-wide.
How Wichita's elevator maintenance market compares
In 2023 the Wichita metro had 18 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 fell 5.3%, as firms merged, closed or moved out. That works out to 2.8 per 100,000 residents, close to the 2.8 national rate.
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 annual averages and BLS OEWS May 2025, Wichita metro. Employers are counted by business location.
Elevator Maintenance licensing in Kansas.
Under the Kansas Elevator Safety Act, elevator mechanics and elevator contractors must be licensed by the State Fire Marshal, with licenses valid for two years and proof of liability insurance required. Wichita runs its own approved elevator program.
Licensing authority: Kansas State Fire Marshal, Elevator Safety Program. Confirm current rules with the agency.
Nearby markets competing for Wichita talent.
The closest metro we cover is Tulsa, about 130 miles away, with roughly 90 elevator and escalator installers and repairers. BLS does not publish Wichita figures for this occupation, so the nearby markets are the best guide: Kansas City has the largest pool within reach, about 200, at a $124,120 median.
| Metro | Distance | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | – | – | – |
| Tulsa | 130 mi | 90 | $107,440 |
| Oklahoma City | 154 mi | 40 | $61,680 |
| Kansas City | 178 mi | 200 | $124,120 |
| Omaha | 257 mi | 110 | $117,690 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025; straight-line miles.
Frequently asked - Elevator Maintenance hiring in Wichita.
How many commercial elevator maintenance employers are there in Wichita?
In 2023 the Wichita metro had 18 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 Wichita?
We maintain a standing pipeline across 10 Elevator Maintenance roles in the Wichita market - from Elevator Mechanic / Installer through Elevator Controls / Electronics Technician. The largest of these occupations in the Wichita 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 Wichita?
In the Wichita metro, BLS puts the median for construction and building inspectors at $62,300 a year (most earn $45,890 to $106,340). Local medians for other roles we staff: electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment $67,040; construction managers $108,180; dispatchers $45,140. 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 place elevator service dispatchers?
Yes - dispatch and coordination roles that schedule service calls, callbacks, and inspections are part of our Elevator Maintenance pipeline, not just field mechanics.
How fast can My Trade Talent fill a Elevator Maintenance role in Wichita?
Time to fill depends on the specific role and how credential-scarce it is locally, but our standing Elevator Maintenance pipeline means most Wichita searches start with a first slate of vetted candidates within 48 hours rather than a cold posting.
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