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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 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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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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