Automatic door mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between automatic door mechanics and mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an automatic door mechanic has an average salary of $50,153, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

Automatic door mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Automatic Door Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$50,153	$47,149
Hourly rate	$24.11	$22.67
Growth rate	-	4%
Number of jobs	34,367	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 58%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	45	42
Years of experience	-	2

Automatic door mechanic vs mechanic salary

Automatic door mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Automatic Door Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$50,153	$47,149
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $94,000	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 automatic door mechanic and mechanic education

There are a few differences between an automatic door mechanic and a mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Automatic Door Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 58%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Automatic door mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between automatic door mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Automatic Door Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	45	42
Gender ratio	Male, 96.2% Female, 3.8%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 2.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% Asian, 2.4% White, 59.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%	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	9%	2%

Differences between automatic door mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Automatic door mechanic example responsibilities.

Study blueprints and schematic diagrams to determine method of installing and repairing automate door openers.
Study blueprints and schematic diagrams to determine method of installing and repairing automate door openers.

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.

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