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Mechanical Door Repairers

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

Annual openings

52

Median wage

$62,460

Typical education

High school (GED), plus completion of apprenticeship or similar work experience.

Growth 2026–2032

+10%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

High school (GED), plus completion of apprenticeship or similar work experience.

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Credential detail

Become a Skilled Trades Master Craftsman. Depending upon the trade, Skilled Trades Professionals can become Master Craftsmen through experience and additional credentials. Master Craftsmen earn more money and may supervise apprentices in the trade.

Experience detail

Work experience under the guidance (possibly as an apprentice) of a Skilled Tradesperson is expected.

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
  2. Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
  3. Remove or disassemble defective automatic mechanical door closers, using hand tools.
  4. Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
  5. Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.
  6. Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
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