Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION | 2010 MEDIAN PAY | |
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Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians |
Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians repair and perform scheduled maintenance on airplanes and helicopters. They also inspect airplanes and helicopters as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). |
Postsecondary non-degree award | $53,220 | |
Automotive Body and Glass Repairers |
Automotive body and glass repairers restore, refinish, and replace vehicle bodies and frames, windshields, and window glass. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $37,580 | |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $35,790 | |
Computer, ATM, and Office Machine Repairers |
Computer, ATM, and office machine repairers install, fix, and maintain many of the machines that businesses, households, and other consumers use. |
Postsecondary non-degree award | $37,280 | |
Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics |
Diesel service technicians and mechanics inspect, repair, or overhaul buses, trucks, and anything else with a diesel engine. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $40,850 | |
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers |
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers install, repair, or replace a variety of electrical equipment in telecommunications, transportation, utilities, and other industries. |
Postsecondary non-degree award | $49,170 | |
General Maintenance and Repair Workers |
General maintenance and repair workers maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They work on plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning and heating systems. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $34,730 | |
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers |
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers—often referred to as HVACR technicians—work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the air quality in many types of buildings. |
Postsecondary non-degree award | $42,530 | |
Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians |
Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles and machinery used in construction, farming, rail transportation, and other industries. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $42,630 | |
Home Appliance Repairers |
Home appliance repairers install and repair household appliances, such as refrigerators, microwaves, and washer and dryers. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $34,730 | |
Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers |
Home entertainment equipment installers and repairers set up and fix household audio and video equipment, such as televisions, stereo components, and home theater systems. |
Postsecondary non-degree award | $32,940 | |
Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Maintenance Workers |
Industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $44,160 | |
Line Installers and Repairers |
Line installers and repairers install or repair electrical power systems and telecommunications cables, including fiber optics. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $54,290 | |
Medical Equipment Repairers |
Medical equipment repairers install, maintain, and repair patient care equipment. |
Associate’s degree | $44,490 | |
Millwrights |
Millwrights install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $48,360 | |
Small Engine Mechanics |
Small engine mechanics inspect, service, and repair motorized power equipment. Mechanics often specialize in one type of equipment, such as motorcycles, motorboats, or outdoor power equipment. |
High school diploma or equivalent | $31,790 | |
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers Except Line Installers |
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, also known as telecom technicians, set up and maintain devices or equipment that carry communications signals, connect to telephone lines, or access the Internet. |
Postsecondary non-degree award | $54,710 |
Publish Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012