Vacuum cleaner mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between vacuum cleaner 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 $46,434 average annual salary of a vacuum cleaner mechanic.

Vacuum cleaner mechanic vs mechanic overview

	Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$46,434	$47,149
Hourly rate	$22.32	$22.67
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	69,205	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	45	42
Years of experience	-	2

Vacuum cleaner mechanic vs mechanic salary

Vacuum cleaner mechanics and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$46,434	$47,149
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $81,000	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 vacuum cleaner mechanic and mechanic education

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

	Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 59%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	University of Michigan - Ann Arbor	-

Vacuum cleaner mechanic vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between vacuum cleaner mechanics' and mechanics' demographics:

	Vacuum Cleaner Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	45	42
Gender ratio	Male, 84.2% Female, 15.8%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.1% Unknown, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% Asian, 6.3% White, 58.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	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 vacuum cleaner mechanic and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Vacuum cleaner mechanic example responsibilities.

Accomplish final operational checkout for conformance to customer specifications of prototype and new electronic systems including system installation on new airframes.
Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Accomplish final operational checkout for conformance to customer specifications of prototype and new electronic systems including system installation on new airframes.

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.

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