Tow motor mechanic vs rig mechanic

The differences between tow motor mechanics and rig 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 tow motor mechanic and a rig mechanic. Additionally, a tow motor mechanic has an average salary of $48,528, which is higher than the $44,088 average annual salary of a rig mechanic.

The top three skills for a tow motor mechanic include mechanical systems, and . The most important skills for a rig mechanic are hand tools, troubleshoot, and mechanical equipment.

Tow motor mechanic vs rig mechanic overview

	Tow Motor Mechanic	Rig Mechanic
Yearly salary	$48,528	$44,088
Hourly rate	$23.33	$21.20
Growth rate	14%	14%
Number of jobs	34,406	89,556
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 28%
Average age	48	48
Years of experience	2	2

Tow motor mechanic vs rig mechanic salary

Tow motor mechanics and rig mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Tow Motor Mechanic	Rig Mechanic
Average salary	$48,528	$44,088
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $68,000	Between $29,000 And $66,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between tow motor mechanic and rig mechanic education

There are a few differences between a tow motor mechanic and a rig mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Tow Motor Mechanic	Rig Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 28%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Tow motor mechanic vs rig mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between tow motor mechanics' and rig mechanics' demographics:

	Tow Motor Mechanic	Rig Mechanic
Average age	48	48
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 3.2% White, 66.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	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%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between tow motor mechanic and rig mechanic duties and responsibilities

Tow motor mechanic example responsibilities.

Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
Haul pumps and engine parts to and from machine shops, using hoisting device.
Inspect and document the operation of chillers and boilers and provide preventative maintenance on systems assign by the HVAC manager.
Organize a procedure for rapid plumbing repairs by proactively devising a solid inventory system for effectively managing spare parts and tools.
Provide ideas/ solutions for equipment / operational improvements and participate on miscellaneous improvement teams.

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.

Tow motor mechanic vs rig mechanic skills

Common tow motor mechanic skills

Mechanical Systems, 100%

Common rig mechanic skills

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

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