Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians
Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians repair and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft. They also may perform aircraft inspections as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
$55,230
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
$37,680
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
$36,610
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.
Some college, no degree
$36,620
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
$42,320
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
$51,220
General Maintenance and Repair Workers
General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They work on plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning and heating systems.
High school diploma or equivalent
$35,210
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers—often called HVACR technicians—work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.
Postsecondary non-degree award
$43,640
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
$43,820
Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Maintenance Workers and Millwrights
Industrial machinery mechanics and maintenance workers maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Millwrights install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.
High school diploma or equivalent
$45,840
Line installers and repairers (also known as line workers) install or repair electrical power systems and telecommunications cables, including fiber optics.
High school diploma or equivalent
$58,210
Medical equipment repairers install, maintain, and repair patient care equipment.
Associate’s degree
$44,570
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
$32,640
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
$54,530
Wind turbine service technicians, also known as windtechs, install, maintain, and repair wind turbines.
Some college, no degree
$45,970
