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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in The United States

(Mecánicos de maquinaria agrícola)

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians -- Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)49-3041.00
Career InterestsRCI
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Long OJT)
Long-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.37 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)45,400
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)47,100
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)4,800
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$27,630
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$43,630
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$61,960
Career ClusterAgriculture, Food and Natural Resources
(Agricultura, alimento y recursos naturales)
Major Occupational GroupInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair

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