Junior mechanic vs field mechanic

The differences between junior mechanics and field 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 junior mechanic and a field mechanic. Additionally, a field mechanic has an average salary of $46,395, which is higher than the $39,809 average annual salary of a junior mechanic.

The top three skills for a junior mechanic include hand tools, electrical systems and OSHA. The most important skills for a field mechanic are CDL, construction equipment, and cranes.

Junior mechanic vs field mechanic overview

	Junior Mechanic	Field Mechanic
Yearly salary	$39,809	$46,395
Hourly rate	$19.14	$22.31
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	44,920	135,482
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	2	2

Junior mechanic vs field mechanic salary

Junior mechanics and field mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Junior Mechanic	Field Mechanic
Average salary	$39,809	$46,395
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $55,000	Between $33,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	Fremont, CA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	WestRock	-
Best paying industry	Construction	-

Differences between junior mechanic and field mechanic education

There are a few differences between a junior mechanic and a field mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Junior Mechanic	Field Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 40%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Junior mechanic vs field mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between junior mechanics' and field mechanics' demographics:

	Junior Mechanic	Field Mechanic
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%	Male, 97.3% Female, 2.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.3% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.0% Asian, 2.3% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 2.4% White, 64.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between junior mechanic and field mechanic duties and responsibilities

Junior mechanic example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
Assist technicians in the installation and repair HVAC system units, including electronic and mechanical components.
Measure, cut, thread and bond pipes and tubing to feeding water, gas or refrigerant to various HVAC equipment.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.

Field mechanic example responsibilities.

Have visited various locations and have accomplished field preventive maintenance on compressors.
Dismantle and re-assemble equipment, using hoists and handtools.
Supervise mechanics in the diagnosis and repair of technical difficulties, installation and in mechanical failures of military equipment.
Construct and assemble sub- assemblies and assemble components including shafts, pulley, bearings, gearboxes and conveyor components.
Repair and maintain the tar kettles and up keep of all compressors, and push behind blowers.
Perform all levels of repair and maintenance for school buses, vans, pickups, trailers, mowers and snow blowers.

Junior mechanic vs field mechanic skills

Common junior mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 20%
Electrical Systems, 11%
OSHA, 10%
Ladders, 7%
Light Fixtures, 6%
Preventive Maintenance, 5%

Common field mechanic skills

CDL, 13%
Construction Equipment, 10%
Cranes, 7%
Hydraulic Systems, 6%
Hand Tools, 5%
Asphalt, 4%

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