Pool table mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between pool table mechanics and mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a pool table mechanic has an average salary of $49,043, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for a pool table mechanic include HVAC, plumbing and swimming pools. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Pool table mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Pool Table Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$49,043	$47,149
Hourly rate	$23.58	$22.67
Growth rate	5%	4%
Number of jobs	35,425	100,534
Job satisfaction	4	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	43	42
Years of experience	-	2

Pool table mechanic vs mechanic salary

Pool table mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Pool Table Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$49,043	$47,149
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $69,000	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 pool table mechanic and mechanic education

There are a few differences between a pool table mechanic and a mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Pool Table Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 38%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	General Studies	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Pool table mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between pool table mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Pool Table Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	43	42
Gender ratio	Male, 97.0% Female, 3.0%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.1% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 3.3% White, 63.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	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	4%	2%

Differences between pool table mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Pool table mechanic example responsibilities.

Water treatment, pumps, motors, plumbing, and structure.
Assist with plumbing, concrete work, and installation of pool components.
Cut, trim, and install pool table parts such as cushions, cloth covering, pockets, and tabletops.
Perform installation and routine preventative maintenance and service on all residential and light commercial HVAC equipment.
Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.

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.

Pool table mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common pool table mechanic skills

HVAC, 57%
Plumbing, 25%
Swimming Pools, 14%
Water Treatment, 3%

Common mechanic skills

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

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