Electronics computer mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between electronics computer 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 electronics computer mechanic and a mechanic. Additionally, an electronics computer mechanic has an average salary of $79,399, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for an electronics computer mechanic include technical manuals, troubleshoot and . The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Electronics computer mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Electronics Computer Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$79,399	$47,149
Hourly rate	$38.17	$22.67
Growth rate	-1%	4%
Number of jobs	55,253	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	44	42
Years of experience	2	2

Electronics computer mechanic vs mechanic salary

Electronics computer mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Electronics Computer Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$79,399	$47,149
Salary range	Between $56,000 And $112,000	Between $35,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	Mountain View, CA	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	New Mexico	Connecticut
Best paying company	Google	Anheuser-Busch
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between electronics computer mechanic and mechanic education

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

	Electronics Computer Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Automotive Technology
Most common college	Inter American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon	-

Electronics computer mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between electronics computer mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Electronics Computer Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	44	42
Gender ratio	Male, 91.4% Female, 8.6%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.5% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.0% Asian, 7.7% White, 66.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	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	7%	2%

Differences between electronics computer mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Electronics computer mechanic example responsibilities.

Accomplish corrosion control treatment and prevention procedures on avionics equipment.
Propose and create a centralize database for departmental document retention to meet compliance requirements and streamline workloads of administrative staff.
Demonstrate Novell's NetWare and GroupWise operations capabilities for executives.

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.

Electronics computer mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common electronics computer mechanic skills

Technical Manuals, 57%
Troubleshoot, 43%

Common mechanic skills

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

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