Acoustical ceiling mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between acoustical ceiling mechanics and mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an acoustical ceiling mechanic and a mechanic. Additionally, an acoustical ceiling mechanic has an average salary of $49,532, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for an acoustical ceiling mechanic include scaffolding, snips and grid systems. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Acoustical ceiling mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$49,532	$47,149
Hourly rate	$23.81	$22.67
Growth rate	3%	4%
Number of jobs	33,392	100,534
Job satisfaction	5	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	41	42
Years of experience	2	2

Acoustical ceiling mechanic vs mechanic salary

Acoustical ceiling mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$49,532	$47,149
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $92,000	Between $35,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Anheuser-Busch
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between acoustical ceiling mechanic and mechanic education

There are a few differences between an acoustical ceiling mechanic and a mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Business	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Acoustical ceiling mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between acoustical ceiling mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	41	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.9% Female, 2.1%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 29.6% Asian, 1.1% White, 54.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%	Black or African American, 8.5% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 2.4% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between acoustical ceiling mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Acoustical ceiling mechanic example responsibilities.

Install commercial acoustic ceilings at various heights with the use of stilts and scaffolding.
Install acoustical ceilings by walking on stilts.
Work standing on ladders, or scaffolds.
Install acoustical ceilings using lasers and scaffolding or scissor lifts.
Assist drywallers and finishers and learn all facets of job.
Perform duties as a foreman for metal stud and wallboard installation.

Mechanic example responsibilities.

Dismantle and re-assemble equipment, using hoists and hand tools, such as transfer cases, hydraulic cylinders, bell housings.
Identify issues with wire feeder and power source, break press, overhead cranes , 2 ton to 25 ton hoists.
chain saws, trimmers, tractors, push mowers, blowers, generators, cut saws, power washers, etc.
Work with networking, plumbing, troubleshooting electrical and performing mechanical repairs.
Monitor HVAC systems and operations, and ensure that routine preventive maintenance are performed according to establish schedules.
Complete repair of low-boy style trailers, and tractors with wet line PTO systems.

Acoustical ceiling mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common acoustical ceiling mechanic skills

Scaffolding, 45%
Snips, 21%
Grid Systems, 19%
Stilts, 10%
Stud, 7%

Common mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 8%
Customer Service, 7%
Customer Vehicles, 7%
Diagnosis, 6%
Electrical Systems, 5%