Occupation ยท SOC 49-9041
Industrial Machinery Mechanics: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of industrial machinery mechanics typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 421,940 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $63,760 ($30.65 an hour).
US employment
421,940
Median annual wage
$63,760
Mean annual wage
$67,160
Median hourly wage
$30.65
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas57,150
- 2. California25,790
- 3. Ohio20,180
- 4. Michigan18,850
- 5. Pennsylvania18,500
- 6. Indiana17,700
- 7. Alabama17,110
- 8. North Carolina15,650
- 9. Wisconsin14,500
- 10. Florida13,820
States that pay the most
- 1. Alaska$86,590
- 2. District of Columbia$85,380
- 3. Hawaii$80,180
- 4. Nevada$75,490
- 5. Washington$75,220
- 6. Wyoming$74,510
- 7. California$73,840
- 8. Colorado$73,770
- 9. Connecticut$73,530
- 10. New Jersey$73,000
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralOn-site
- Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsOn-site
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersOn-site
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersOn-site
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsOn-site
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherOn-site
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesOn-site
- Automotive Body and Related RepairersOn-site
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