Fluid-power mechanic vs pump mechanic

The differences between fluid-power mechanics and pump 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 a pump mechanic. Additionally, a pump mechanic has an average salary of $50,382, 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 a pump mechanic are hand tools, DOT, and mechanical problems.

Fluid-power mechanic vs pump mechanic overview

	Fluid-Power Mechanic	Pump Mechanic
Yearly salary	$49,924	$50,382
Hourly rate	$24.00	$24.22
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	34,961	34,694
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	High School Diploma, 53%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Fluid-power mechanic vs pump mechanic salary

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

	Fluid-Power Mechanic	Pump Mechanic
Average salary	$49,924	$50,382
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $90,000	Between $36,000 And $68,000
Highest paying City	-	Richmond, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	United Rentals
Best paying industry	-	Construction

Differences between fluid-power mechanic and pump mechanic education

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

	Fluid-Power Mechanic	Pump Mechanic
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	High School Diploma, 53%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Fluid-power mechanic vs pump mechanic demographics

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

	Fluid-Power Mechanic	Pump Mechanic
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%
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, 7.7% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 3.3% White, 66.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between fluid-power mechanic and pump 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.

Pump mechanic example responsibilities.

Accomplish final operational checkout for conformance to customer specifications of prototype and new electronic systems including system installation on new airframes.
Used welder, torches, band see, drill press, etc.
Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble various different pumps, gearboxes, and blowers.
Weld lock plates onto the material with a gas mig welder.
Rebuild high speed Sundyne gearboxes and low speed Amarillo and Lufkin gearboxes.
Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts, fabricate anything.

Fluid-power mechanic vs pump mechanic skills

Common fluid-power mechanic skills

Cranes, 100%

Common pump mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 16%
DOT, 9%
Mechanical Problems, 4%
Electric Motors, 4%
CDL, 4%
Mechanical Equipment, 4%

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