Elevator Mechanic License Cost Rankings

All states ranked by total initial licensing cost for elevator mechanics. Find the cheapest and most expensive states to get licensed.

Elevator mechanic licensing involves some of the highest initial costs among specialty trades. The complexity and safety stakes of elevator and escalator work drive strict licensing standards nationwide. These fees cover the state-level credentials — elevator mechanics also typically need union membership or employer sponsorship for apprenticeship programs.

Cheapest State

Arkansas

$445 total

Most Expensive

Hawaii

$835 total

National Average

$563

44 states require license

State-by-State Elevator Mechanic License Costs

Rank	State	Application	License	Exam	Total Cost
1	Arkansas	$95	$220	$130	$445
2	West Virginia	$95	$220	$130	$445
3	Oklahoma	$100	$225	$130	$455
4	Kentucky	$100	$230	$135	$465
5	Missouri	$100	$235	$135	$470
6	Louisiana	$105	$235	$140	$480
7	Idaho	$105	$240	$140	$485
8	Indiana	$105	$240	$140	$485
9	Nebraska	$105	$240	$140	$485
10	New Mexico	$105	$240	$140	$485
11	Ohio	$105	$240	$140	$485
12	South Carolina	$105	$240	$140	$485
13	Tennessee	$105	$240	$140	$485
14	Georgia	$110	$250	$145	$505
15	Michigan	$110	$250	$145	$505
16	North Dakota	$110	$250	$145	$505
17	Wisconsin	$110	$250	$145	$505
18	Montana	$110	$255	$145	$510
19	North Carolina	$110	$255	$145	$510
20	Texas	$110	$255	$145	$510
21	Arizona	$115	$260	$150	$525
22	Utah	$115	$260	$150	$525
23	Florida	$120	$275	$160	$555
24	Minnesota	$120	$275	$160	$555
25	Pennsylvania	$120	$275	$160	$555
26	Maine	$120	$280	$165	$565
27	Delaware	$125	$290	$170	$585
28	Illinois	$125	$290	$170	$585
29	Nevada	$125	$290	$170	$585
30	Vermont	$125	$290	$170	$585
31	Virginia	$125	$290	$170	$585
32	Rhode Island	$130	$295	$175	$600
33	Colorado	$130	$305	$175	$610
34	New Hampshire	$130	$305	$175	$610
35	Oregon	$130	$305	$175	$610
36	Maryland	$140	$315	$185	$640
37	Washington	$140	$315	$185	$640
38	Connecticut	$145	$330	$190	$665
39	Alaska	$150	$345	$200	$695
40	New Jersey	$150	$345	$200	$695
41	Massachusetts	$155	$360	$210	$725
42	New York	$160	$370	$215	$745
43	California	$170	$385	$225	$780
44	Hawaii	$180	$415	$240	$835

What Affects Elevator Mechanic License Costs?

Elevator mechanic licensing is unique because it is tightly controlled in most states due to the extreme safety implications. The trade has one of the longest apprenticeship periods (typically 4-5 years) and some of the most comprehensive exams. States with major urban centers and high-rise construction tend to have the highest demand and most structured licensing programs.

Key Takeaways

The cheapest state is Arkansas at $445, while the most expensive is Hawaii at $835.
The national average is $563 and the median cost is $555.
These costs are initial licensing fees only — budget separately for surety bonds, insurance, and continuing education.

Costs shown are estimated initial licensing costs only. Actual fees may vary. Renewal fees, insurance, and bond costs are not included. Data last verified January 2026.