Chassis mechanic vs field mechanic

The differences between chassis mechanics and field mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a chassis mechanic and a field mechanic. Additionally, a field mechanic has an average salary of $46,395, which is higher than the $39,910 average annual salary of a chassis mechanic.

The top three skills for a chassis mechanic include DOT, FMCSA and air brakes. The most important skills for a field mechanic are CDL, construction equipment, and cranes.

Chassis mechanic vs field mechanic overview

	Chassis Mechanic	Field Mechanic
Yearly salary	$39,910	$46,395
Hourly rate	$19.19	$22.31
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	34,136	135,482
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Chassis mechanic vs field mechanic salary

Chassis mechanics and field mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Chassis Mechanic	Field Mechanic
Average salary	$39,910	$46,395
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $56,000	Between $33,000 And $63,000
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Differences between chassis mechanic and field mechanic education

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

	Chassis Mechanic	Field Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 49%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Chassis mechanic vs field mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between chassis mechanics' and field mechanics' demographics:

	Chassis Mechanic	Field Mechanic
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 96.0% Female, 4.0%	Male, 97.3% Female, 2.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.3% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 2.3% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 2.4% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between chassis mechanic and field mechanic duties and responsibilities

Chassis mechanic example responsibilities.

Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

Field mechanic example responsibilities.

Have visited various locations and have accomplished field preventive maintenance on compressors.
Dismantle and re-assemble equipment, using hoists and handtools.
Supervise mechanics in the diagnosis and repair of technical difficulties, installation and in mechanical failures of military equipment.
Construct and assemble sub- assemblies and assemble components including shafts, pulley, bearings, gearboxes and conveyor components.
Repair and maintain the tar kettles and up keep of all compressors, and push behind blowers.
Perform all levels of repair and maintenance for school buses, vans, pickups, trailers, mowers and snow blowers.

Chassis mechanic vs field mechanic skills

Common chassis mechanic skills

DOT, 40%
FMCSA, 35%
Air Brakes, 5%
MIG Welding, 3%
Diagnostics, 3%
Routine Maintenance, 2%

Common field mechanic skills

CDL, 13%
Construction Equipment, 10%
Cranes, 7%
Hydraulic Systems, 6%
Hand Tools, 5%
Asphalt, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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