Bridge mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between bridge mechanics and mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a bridge mechanic, becoming a mechanic takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a bridge mechanic has an average salary of $52,500, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

Bridge mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Bridge Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$52,500	$47,149
Hourly rate	$25.24	$22.67
Growth rate	2%	4%
Number of jobs	34,073	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	4	2

Bridge mechanic vs mechanic salary

Bridge mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Bridge Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$52,500	$47,149
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $81,000	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 bridge mechanic and mechanic education

There are a few differences between a bridge mechanic and a mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Bridge Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Bridge mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between bridge mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Bridge Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 89.6% Female, 10.4%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.4% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 24.4% Asian, 1.4% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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 bridge mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Bridge mechanic example responsibilities.

Experience with bridge substructure and superstructure demolition over active roadways.
Track material usage and inventory control while insuring proper customer billing.

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.

Updated January 8, 2025

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Bridge mechanic vs mechanic

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Differences between bridge mechanic and mechanic education

Bridge mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Differences between bridge mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

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