Fluid-power mechanic vs electro mechanic

The differences between fluid-power mechanics and electro 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 fluid-power mechanic and an electro mechanic. Additionally, an electro mechanic has an average salary of $59,526, which is higher than the $49,924 average annual salary of a fluid-power mechanic.

The top three skills for a fluid-power mechanic include cranes, and . The most important skills for an electro mechanic are electro-mechanical, hand tools, and PLC.

Fluid-power mechanic vs electro mechanic overview

	Fluid-Power Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Yearly salary	$49,924	$59,526
Hourly rate	$24.00	$28.62
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	34,961	89,731
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Associate Degree, 42%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Fluid-power mechanic vs electro mechanic salary

Fluid-power mechanics and electro mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fluid-Power Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Average salary	$49,924	$59,526
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $90,000	Between $44,000 And $79,000
Highest paying City	-	Salt Lake City, UT
Highest paying state	-	Idaho
Best paying company	-	Kohler Co.
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between fluid-power mechanic and electro mechanic education

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

	Fluid-Power Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Associate Degree, 42%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Fluid-power mechanic vs electro mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between fluid-power mechanics' and electro mechanics' demographics:

	Fluid-Power Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%	Male, 94.0% Female, 6.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.7% Asian, 3.3% White, 66.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between fluid-power mechanic and electro mechanic duties and responsibilities

Fluid-power mechanic example responsibilities.

Design a scale model pitot tube and show the workings of the model in Matlab.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair of split and package HVAC units, chillers, direct and belt drive systems.
Gas turbine (LM2500) power plant maintenance and all sub systems.

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.

Fluid-power mechanic vs electro mechanic skills

Common fluid-power mechanic skills

Cranes, 100%

Common electro mechanic skills

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

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