Compare Electricians & Industrial Machinery Mechanics District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Electricians $96,900
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $85,200
Similar skills & knowledge

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Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

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Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Very Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Medium

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Very Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Medium

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Medium
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
High

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Equipment Maintenance Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Low
Equipment Maintenance Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Medium

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Electricians
Electricians

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Electricians
Electricians

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Electricians
Electricians

13 related certifications

Certification for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Industrial Machinery Mechanics

27 related certifications

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