Elevator Installer / Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Elevator Installer License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Installs and maintains elevators and escalators.

What the Pennsylvania data shows for Elevator Installers

Pennsylvania's path to elevator installer licensure runs through 6,270 hours of approved instruction, 4 years of supervised work experience, and a passing score on State Elevator Mechanic Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Pennsylvania folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

The initial price tag is $220, and renewal costs $192 every 2 years. The license also carries an ongoing 8-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Not typically reciprocal — state-specific.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
21/100
Elevator Installer · Pennsylvania

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
6,270 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$220
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$96/yr
$192 every 2 years
Continuing Education B+
4.0 hrs/yr
8 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Pennsylvania

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
6,270 hours
Exam Requirement
State Elevator Mechanic Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$220
Renewal Fee
$192
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
8 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Pennsylvania licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Elevator Installer in Pennsylvania? ▼
In Pennsylvania, the license path calls for 6270 education/training hours, a passing score on State Elevator Mechanic Exam, and a $220 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as an Elevator Installer in Pennsylvania? ▼
Certification as an elevator installer in Pennsylvania means clearing the state's checklist: 6270 hours of education plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Pennsylvania licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Elevator Installer license to Pennsylvania from another state? ▼
Elevator Installer licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Not typically reciprocal — state-specific. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Pennsylvania licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Pennsylvania require a background check for Elevator Installer licensing? ▼
Pennsylvania does require a background check before issuing an elevator installer license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Elevator Installer in Pennsylvania? ▼
Licensed elevator installers in Pennsylvania must complete 8 hours of continuing education every 2 years. The renewal fee is $192.

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Elevator Installer in Pennsylvania, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an elevator installer-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Pennsylvania's elevator installer requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Elevator Installer in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state elevator installer license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Pennsylvania's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Pennsylvania overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Pennsylvania licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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