How Much Does a Garage Door Technician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$55,720
Garage door technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $55,720 a year, or $26.79 an hour. Half of garage door technicians earn more than $55,720 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $78,260.
Pay percentiles for garage door technicians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18.50 | $38,490 |
| 25th | $22.41 | $46,610 |
| 50th (median) | $26.79 | $55,720 |
| 75th | $31.56 | $65,630 |
| 90th | $37.63 | $78,260 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Mechanical Door Repairers (SOC 49-9011). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for garage door technicians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $103,550 | $49.79 | +86% |
| New Jersey | $67,150 | $32.28 | +21% |
| Illinois | $65,090 | $31.29 | +17% |
| Utah | $64,660 | $31.09 | +16% |
| Colorado | $62,460 | $30.03 | +12% |
| New Hampshire | $62,390 | $30.00 | +12% |
| Maine | $61,140 | $29.40 | +10% |
| Indiana | $60,560 | $29.12 | +9% |
| New York | $60,560 | $29.12 | +9% |
| Washington | $59,930 | $28.81 | +8% |
| United States | $55,720 | $26.79 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many garage door technicians are there?
BLS counts about 27,120 garage door technicians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Mechanical Door Repairers”. The most jobs are in California (2,680), Texas (2,010) and Florida (1,770).
The mean (average) annual wage is $57,540, higher than the median of $55,720.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,643
- Biweekly
- $2,143
- Weekly
- $1,072
- Daily (8 hours)
- $214
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do garage door technicians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for garage door technicians is $26.79. The middle 50% earn between $22.41 and $31.56 an hour.
Which state pays garage door technicians the most?
Alaska has the highest median wage for garage door technicians at $103,550, +86% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for garage door technicians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of garage door technicians earn less than $38,490 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.