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 Interests | RCI |
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 Cluster | Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Agricultura, alimento y recursos naturales) |
Major Occupational Group | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair |
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