Compare Maintenance Workers, Machinery & Pipelayers District of Columbia

Comparison Maintenance Workers, Machinery Pipelayers
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.)

Maintenance Workers, Machinery $51,800
Pipelayers $54,100
Similar skills & knowledge

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

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

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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.

Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Very Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pipelayers
Pipelayers
High

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Very Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pipelayers
Pipelayers
Medium

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.

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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pipelayers
Pipelayers
Medium

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Low
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Pipelayers
Pipelayers
Medium

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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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 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Pipelayers
Pipelayers

No formal educational credential

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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 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

No license found in DC

Licensing for Pipelayers
Pipelayers

License may be required in DC

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 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Maintenance Workers, Machinery

6 related certifications

Certification for Pipelayers
Pipelayers

2 related certifications

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