Rig mechanic vs electro mechanic

The differences between rig 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 rig mechanic and an electro mechanic. Additionally, an electro mechanic has an average salary of $59,526, which is higher than the $44,088 average annual salary of a rig mechanic.

The top three skills for a rig mechanic include hand tools, troubleshoot and mechanical equipment. The most important skills for an electro mechanic are electro-mechanical, hand tools, and PLC.

Rig mechanic vs electro mechanic overview

	Rig Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Yearly salary	$44,088	$59,526
Hourly rate	$21.20	$28.62
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	89,556	89,731
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 28%	Associate Degree, 42%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Rig mechanic vs electro mechanic salary

Rig mechanics and electro mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Rig Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Average salary	$44,088	$59,526
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $66,000	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 rig mechanic and electro mechanic education

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

	Rig Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 28%	Associate Degree, 42%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Rig mechanic vs electro mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between rig mechanics' and electro mechanics' demographics:

	Rig Mechanic	Electro Mechanic
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 94.0% Female, 6.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 3.4% 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 rig mechanic and electro mechanic duties and responsibilities

Rig mechanic example responsibilities.

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.

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.

Rig mechanic vs electro mechanic skills

Common rig mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 13%
Troubleshoot, 12%
Mechanical Equipment, 10%
Cranes, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 7%
Mud Pumps, 6%

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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