Mechanical Door Repairers

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

SOC: 49-9011.00

Common Job Titles

  • Door Installer
  • Garage Door Installer
  • Garage Door Technician
  • Service Technician

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Mechanical Door Repairers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

27,970

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $37,160. 25th percentile: U.S. $44,720. 50th percentile: U.S. $51,050. 75th percentile: U.S. $61,350. 90th percentile: U.S. $73,160. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$37,160
10% of workers earn the following or more$73,160
Workers on average earn$54,110

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Mechanical3.9/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.8/5
  • Building and Construction3.7/5
  • Engineering and Technology3.1/5
  • Mathematics3.0/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Windows

Technology Skills

  • Route mapping software
  • Web browser software
  • Work order software

Tools & Equipment

  • Adjustable hand wrenches
  • Air wrenches
  • Bench grinders
  • Cable crimpers
  • Cable cutters
  • Cable pullers
  • Circular saws
  • Cleaning scrapers
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment