Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042)
Occupation description: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Excludes Rail Car Repairers (49-3043) and Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 822 | 910 | 10.7 | 27 | 59 | 95 |
| United States | 150,300 | 155,700 | 0.0 | 4,800 | 10,400 | 15,800 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with high employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 27.40 | 17.43 | 21.45 | 26.61 | 31.87 | 38.94 |
| Alaska | 36.57 | 26.07 | 32.26 | 36.76 | 41.56 | 48.43 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 36.38 | 24.22 | 31.92 | 36.89 | 42.09 | 48.86 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | 39.38 | 32.53 | 35.67 | 39.37 | 44.07 | 48.80 |
| Balance of State | 35.86 | 26.04 | 31.40 | 35.82 | 39.95 | 47.59 |
