Lead tank mechanic vs gunsmith

The differences between lead tank mechanics and gunsmiths can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a lead tank mechanic has an average salary of $49,189, which is higher than the $44,684 average annual salary of a gunsmith.

The top three skills for a lead tank mechanic include hand tools, electrical components and diesel engines. The most important skills for a gunsmith are customer service, hand tools, and rifles.

Lead tank mechanic vs gunsmith overview

	Lead Tank Mechanic	Gunsmith
Yearly salary	$49,189	$44,684
Hourly rate	$23.65	$21.48
Growth rate	4%	-5%
Number of jobs	39,303	11,589
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	Associate Degree, 37%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Lead tank mechanic vs gunsmith salary

Lead tank mechanics and gunsmiths have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lead Tank Mechanic	Gunsmith
Average salary	$49,189	$44,684
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $81,000	Between $27,000 And $72,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between lead tank mechanic and gunsmith education

There are a few differences between a lead tank mechanic and a gunsmith in terms of educational background:

	Lead Tank Mechanic	Gunsmith
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	Associate Degree, 37%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Criminal Justice
Most common college	New York University	-

Lead tank mechanic vs gunsmith demographics

Here are the differences between lead tank mechanics' and gunsmiths' demographics:

	Lead Tank Mechanic	Gunsmith
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%	Male, 97.8% Female, 2.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.6% Asian, 3.2% White, 62.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 9.4% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.6% Asian, 3.1% White, 65.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between lead tank mechanic and gunsmith duties and responsibilities

Lead tank mechanic example responsibilities.

Experience in the overhaul of engines and transmission of MRAP, HMMWV and LVS vehicles.
Engage in PMCS, troubleshooting and corrective maintenance, including repairing and replacing broken parts.
Offer mechanical repair and maintenance services for combat and rocket launching tanks and tactical wheel vehicle systems.
Track the services for each grind generator and the PMCS for each track vehicle for battalion and company.
Experience in replacement of small parts such as door hinges, mirrors, and serpentine belts on MRAP.
Apply recovery rigging techniques to attach and secure hoists, cables, and slings using authorize equipment and effects recovery operations.

Gunsmith example responsibilities.

Conduct ammunition inventory and lead maintenance team during quarterly magazine sprinkler inspections and certifications.
Assist customers in purchasing parts and ammunition.
Light use of electronics and PC equipment.
Install choke device on shotguns to control shoot pattern.
Complete all cleaning, stocking and organizing task in assign sales area.
Clean, organize, display, sell firearms, ammunition, and accessories.

Lead tank mechanic vs gunsmith skills

Common lead tank mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 22%
Electrical Components, 9%
Diesel Engines, 5%
Hoists, 5%
Combat, 4%
Administrative Forms, 4%

Common gunsmith skills

Customer Service, 16%
Hand Tools, 10%
Rifles, 8%
Jigs, 6%
Law Enforcement, 6%
CNC, 5%

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