Mechanical Door Repairers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.
Median pay: $55,720/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +11.4% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 2,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
• Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
• Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.
• Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
• Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
• Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment.
• Collect payment upon job completion.
• Install door frames, rails, steel rolling curtains, electronic-eye mechanisms, or electric door openers and closers, using power tools, hand tools, and electronic test equipment.
What's the median pay for Mechanical Door Repairers?
The median pay for Mechanical Door Repairers is $55,720 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Mechanical Door Repairers?
Employment for Mechanical Door Repairers is projected to change +11.4% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Mechanical Door Repairers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Mechanical Door Repairers?
About 2,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.