Electro mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between electro 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 electro mechanic and a mechanic. Additionally, an electro mechanic has an average salary of $59,526, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for an electro mechanic include electro-mechanical, hand tools and PLC. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Electro mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Electro Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$59,526	$47,149
Hourly rate	$28.62	$22.67
Growth rate	14%	4%
Number of jobs	89,731	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	48	42
Years of experience	2	2

Electro mechanic vs mechanic salary

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

	Electro Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$59,526	$47,149
Salary range	Between $44,000 And $79,000	Between $35,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	Salt Lake City, UT	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	Idaho	Connecticut
Best paying company	Kohler Co.	Anheuser-Busch
Best paying industry	Technology	Manufacturing

Differences between electro mechanic and mechanic education

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

	Electro Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Electro mechanic vs mechanic demographics

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

	Electro Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	48	42
Gender ratio	Male, 94.0% Female, 6.0%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.3% White, 66.6% 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 electro mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Electro mechanic example responsibilities.

Sustain compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements by working closely with team leads, managers and inspectors.
Accomplish final operational checkout for conformance to customer specifications of prototype and new electronic systems including system installation on new airframes.
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
Read plans, diagrams and schematics for parts and electrical circuits, switches, panels and transformers.
Assemble a full range of DC motors for automate window coverings.
Use of machining parts using lathes, planers, and grinders.

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.

Electro mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common electro mechanic skills

Electro-mechanical, 7%
Hand Tools, 6%
PLC, 6%
Safety Procedures, 4%
Preventive Maintenance, 4%
Electrical Equipment, 4%

Common mechanic skills

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

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