Electronics mechanic apprentice vs mechanic

The differences between electronics mechanic apprentices 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 mechanic apprentice and a mechanic. Additionally, an electronics mechanic apprentice has an average salary of $49,017, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for an electronics mechanic apprentice include test equipment, electrical equipment and troubleshoot. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Electronics mechanic apprentice vs mechanic overview

	Electronics Mechanic Apprentice	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$49,017	$47,149
Hourly rate	$23.57	$22.67
Growth rate	-1%	4%
Number of jobs	47,811	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	37	42
Years of experience	2	2

Electronics mechanic apprentice vs mechanic salary

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

	Electronics Mechanic Apprentice	Mechanic
Average salary	$49,017	$47,149
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $67,000	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 electronics mechanic apprentice and mechanic education

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

	Electronics Mechanic Apprentice	Mechanic
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 39%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Automotive Technology
Most common college	New Mexico State University	-

Electronics mechanic apprentice vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between electronics mechanic apprentices' and mechanics' demographics:

	Electronics Mechanic Apprentice	Mechanic
Average age	37	42
Gender ratio	Male, 81.6% Female, 18.4%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.5% Unknown, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% Asian, 3.9% White, 69.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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	3%	2%

Differences between electronics mechanic apprentice and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Electronics mechanic apprentice example responsibilities.

Accomplish corrosion control treatment and prevention procedures on avionics equipment.
Perform electronic assembly and soldering of PCB's.
Develop analog and digital hardware to derive proportional guidance signals for existing non-proportional or bang-bang laser guide training round seekers.
Operate and conduct preventive maintenance on computer-control electronic equipment used for detection, analysis, and identification of radar emissions.

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 mechanic apprentice vs mechanic skills

Common electronics mechanic apprentice skills

Test Equipment, 57%
Electrical Equipment, 30%
Troubleshoot, 13%

Common mechanic skills

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

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