Station mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between station mechanics and mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mechanic has an average salary of $47,149, which is higher than the $45,688 average annual salary of a station mechanic.

The top three skills for a station mechanic include mechanical equipment, electrical equipment and routine maintenance. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Station mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Station Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$45,688	$47,149
Hourly rate	$21.97	$22.67
Growth rate	8%	4%
Number of jobs	34,629	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 29%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	45	42
Years of experience	-	2

Station mechanic vs mechanic salary

Station mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Station Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$45,688	$47,149
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $70,000	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 station mechanic and mechanic education

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

	Station Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 29%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Station mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between station mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Station Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	45	42
Gender ratio	Male, 95.9% Female, 4.1%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 7.2% White, 58.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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	6%	2%

Differences between station mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Station mechanic example responsibilities.

Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
Complete preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and rebuilding of Herman-Nelson heaters, Honda generators, and ice drills.
Perform maintenance on the suspension, steering, hydraulic, auxiliary power, fire extinguisher/suppression and gas particulate systemsDiagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions
Work closely with the machine operators to ensure smooth GMP, GDP operations for production plant.
Receive and implement combat orders and direct deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive and retrograde operations.

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.

Station mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common station mechanic skills

Mechanical Equipment, 30%
Electrical Equipment, 24%
Routine Maintenance, 13%
General Maintenance, 8%
Mechanical Systems, 8%
Check Valves, 5%

Common mechanic skills

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

Station Mechanic vs. similar jobs

Station Mechanic related careers

Station Mechanic related jobs

What similar roles do

Zippia Careers
Installation, Maintenance and Repair Industry
Station Mechanic
Station Mechanic vs Mechanic

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse installation, maintenance and repair jobs