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How many licensed elevator mechanics are in New Jersey?

How many are licensed in New Jersey, what level they hold, and how that compares per resident.

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As of August 18, 2026, New Jersey has 1,079 licensed elevator mechanics on its state register.

1,079
licensed elevator mechanics
11.6
per 100k residents
#5
of 27 states

What level they hold

Journeyman1,079

How New Jersey compares

StateLicensed elevator mechanicsPer 100k
Massachusetts1,13716.2
Wisconsin1,13619.2
New Jersey1,07911.6
Minnesota1,07518.7
Virginia1,01811.7

New Jersey is part of 15,672 licensed elevator mechanics nationally, and ranks #13 of 27 published states by per-capita density.

Common questions

How many licensed elevator mechanics are there in New Jersey?
As of August 18, 2026, New Jersey has 1,079 licensed elevator mechanics on its state register.
How many elevator mechanics per capita does New Jersey have?
New Jersey has 11.6 licensed elevator mechanics per 100,000 residents (Census 2023 population).
Is this the same as employment estimates?
No. This is a count of active licenses on the state register, not a BLS survey estimate of employment. Licensed capacity and estimated employment are different numbers.
How often is this updated?
The register is re-pulled and re-judged nightly. Every figure carries its as-of date.

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