Mechanical Door Repairers
SOC code 49-9011 · O*NET-SOC 49-9011.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Skilled trades
Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation
Mechanical Door Repairers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$55,720
a year
Hourly
$26.79
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$57,540
$27.67 per hour
Middle 50%
$46,610 – $65,630
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$38,490 – $78,260
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
27,120
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $38,490
- $18.50/hr
- 25th percentile
- $46,610
- $22.41/hr
- Median percentile
- $55,720
- $26.79/hr
- 75th percentile
- $65,630
- $31.56/hr
- 90th percentile
- $78,260
- $37.63/hr
What does a mechanical door repairer do?
Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
- Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
- Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
- Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment.
- Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
- Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.
- 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.
- Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
How to become a mechanical door repairer
Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
The federal survey did not capture education levels for this specific occupation, so the preparation-level card above is the best guide to the entry route.
Common questions
How much does a mechanical door repairer earn?
The national median is $55,720 a year. The full range runs from $38,490 at the 10th percentile to $78,260 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a mechanical door repairer without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Critical Thinking3.3/5
- Active Listening3.1/5
- Reading Comprehension3.0/5
- Speaking3.0/5
- Active Learning3.0/5
Knowledge areas
- Administration and Management4.0/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.9/5
- Building and Construction3.5/5
- Mechanical3.5/5
- English Language3.5/5
- Mathematics3.3/5
- Education and Training3.0/5
- Administrative2.8/5
Transferable strengths: Installation, Repairing, Quality Control Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Monitoring.