Median / Average Pay ($)
- $23.39 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $24.25 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $31.29 / hour (Indeed.com)
- $27.90 / hour (Talent.com)
Services Provided
- Installation – Setting up manual or automatic garage doors (including remote systems) for homes and businesses.
- Repairs – Fixing or replacing broken garage door components like springs or rollers, diagnosing and troubleshooting opening and closing issues, and re-aligning doors.
- Maintenance and Safety – Evaluating cables, tracks, safety sensors, and other components such as auto-reverse mechanisms and motors to ensure adherence to safety standards; also involves tension adjustments and lubrication.
- Emergency Repairs – Responding with a quick turnaround time to fix damaged components, rectify safety issues, and perform last-minute emergency repairs for damage resulting from unforeseen events like break-ins or natural disasters.
- Specialty Services – Installing insulation, providing special amenities (e.g., smart garage doors), retrofitting outdated doors and parts with modern technology, and installing or renovating with customized materials like glass or wood.