Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Category
Knowledge
Used in
25+ careers
Avg. Importance
4.6 / 5
Careers Using Mechanical
Ranked by how important Mechanical is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.
Bicycle Repairers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $40,360/yr
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
Production · $99,670/yr
Motorcycle Mechanics
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $47,200/yr
Millwrights
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $65,170/yr
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $54,950/yr
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $63,980/yr
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $49,670/yr
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $60,640/yr
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $52,080/yr
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $59,810/yr
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
Construction and Extraction · $62,970/yr
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $78,680/yr
Aviation Inspectors
Transportation and Material Moving · $85,750/yr
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $60,500/yr
Mechanical Drafters
Architecture and Engineering · $68,510/yr
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering · $79,830/yr
Rail Car Repairers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $65,680/yr
Tool and Die Makers
Production · $63,180/yr
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $62,580/yr
Ship Engineers
Transportation and Material Moving · $101,320/yr
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Architecture and Engineering · $64,790/yr
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $46,560/yr
Geothermal Technicians
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · $48,640/yr
Geothermal Production Managers
Management · $121,440/yr
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Transportation and Material Moving · $34,850/yr
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