Compare Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers & Medical Equipment Repairers District Of Columbia

Comparison Security and Fire Alarm... Medical Equipment Repairers
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.)

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $51,000
Medical Equipment Repairers $53,000

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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

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

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.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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.

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


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.

Equipment Maintenance Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Low
Equipment Maintenance Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers
Medium

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Repairing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Low
Repairing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers
Medium

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Medium
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers
High

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

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

21 related certifications

Certification for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers

7 related certifications

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