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Garage Door Technician
Also called: Garage Door Installer · Overhead Door Technician · Door Repair Technician · Commercial Door Technician
What garage door technicians do, what they earn, how long training takes and how to get started, with official BLS pay data and practical, job-level detail.
What does a garage door technician do?
Mechanical door repairers install, service or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors, including garage doors, rolling doors and openers. The median pay is $55,720 per year (BLS, May 2025), most people train for about A few months on the job, and employment is projected to grow +6.4% from 2025–35.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
- Median pay$55,720$26.79/hour · May 2025
- Job growth+6.4%2025–35, faster than average
- Openings per year2,100Average, 2025–35
- Typical entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentBLS classification
- Time to trainA few months on the jobTypical program length
- U.S. jobs28,400Employment, 2025
What garage door technicians do
Garage door technicians keep doors moving. They install and repair residential garage doors and commercial overhead and rolling doors, replace torsion springs and cables, install openers and fix safety sensors.
A high school diploma and moderate on-the-job training are typical. BLS projects faster than average growth.
Typical duties
- Install garage doors
- Replace springs
- Repair cables and rollers
- Install openers
- Fix safety sensors
- Service commercial doors
- Explain repairs
Work environment and schedule
Technicians work at homes, warehouses and businesses.
Schedule: Full time, with some emergency calls.
A day in the life
- Load parts.
- Replace a broken torsion spring.
- Install an opener.
- Lunch.
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Garage Door Technician salary
Half of garage door technicians earned more than $55,720 and half earned less in May 2025. Pay ranged from about $38,490 for the lowest 10% to $78,260 for the top 10%.
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How to become a garage door technician
- Finish high school
- Get hired as a helper
- Learn springs and openers
- Install independently
- Advance
A high school diploma and moderate on-the-job training are typical.
Step-by-step guide to becoming a garage door technician →
Skills and tools
Technical skills
- Spring replacement
- Door installation
- Opener installation
- Cable and roller repair
- Sensor troubleshooting
People skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Safety focus
- Reliability
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Faster-than-average growth
- No degree needed
- Independent field work
- Good service income
Cons
- Spring hazards
- Heavy doors
- Driving
- Emergency calls
Certifications and licenses
- IDEA door dealer certification: Industry credential.
- Manufacturer training: Helpful.
- Driver’s license: Required.
- OSHA 10: Safety.
Career path
- Helper: Entry.
- Technician: Install and repair.
- Lead Technician: Commercial work.
- Business Owner: Run a company.
Learn the job before day one
Our Garage Door Technician training (10 hours, $89.99) covers the role, 15+ key terms, step-by-step procedures such as replace a torsion spring safely and fix garage door safety sensors, safety and how to land your first job.
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Garage Door Technician FAQ
Is it dangerous?
Springs are dangerous without training.
Is the job growing?
Yes, BLS projects faster than average growth.
Do I need a degree?
No.
How much does a garage door technician make?
The median annual wage for garage door technicians was $55,720 ($26.79 per hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10% earned less than $38,490 and the highest 10% earned more than $78,260.
How long does it take to become a garage door technician?
Most people need about A few months on the job of training. A high school diploma and moderate on-the-job training are typical.
Do you need a degree to be a garage door technician?
No four-year degree is typically required. BLS lists “high school diploma or equivalent” as the typical entry-level education, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 49-9011 (Mechanical door repairers).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Mechanical door repairers (U.S. Department of Labor).
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Reviewed by the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team. Pay figures are national estimates; local pay varies. See our editorial policy.