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How to become mechanical door repairerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$55,720
25th–75th pct. $46,610–$65,630
Top pay (est.)
$101,700
Top 10% $78,260
Pay in 5 years
$65,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$77,300est.
$66,500–$89,800
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
22%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+6.4%
2,100 openings / yr

How to become mechanical door repairers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Mechanical Door Repairers

Key skills

Installation
3.4
Quality Control Analysis
3.4
Critical Thinking
3.1
Repairing
3.1
Coordination
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Administration and Management
4.1
Mechanical
4.1
Building and Construction
3.8
Customer and Personal Service
3.5
Education and Training
3.5
Production and Processing
3.1
Engineering and Technology
3.0
English Language
2.9

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeControlling Machines and ProcessesRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Static StrengthExtent FlexibilityVisualizationTrunk StrengthManual DexterityOral Comprehension

Training before entry

3–6 months
17%
Up to 1 month
16%
None / short demo
15%
1–2 years
14%

Related work experience

None
48%
1–2 years
11%
2–4 years
11%
1–3 months
11%
3–6 months
11%
6–12 months
3%
6–8 years
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as mechanical door repairers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.