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Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.

Median salary (BLS)

$45,850

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$35k – $63k

Job outlook

+5% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

EstimateLicense required

Cost to qualify

$100–$2,600

Time to qualify

3.1 yr

Renewal

$50/yr

  1. 1

    Registered apprenticeship (paid)

    Experience

    Earn-while-you-learn training — apprentices are paid during the program; fees are tools/books, not tuition.

    $0–$2,000 · 36 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    Journeyman exam & state/local license

    License

    Most states and municipalities test and license journeyman-level trades workers.

    $100–$600 · 1 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

    Entry / Junior

    $35,350

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

    Established

    $45,850

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

    Senior

    $54,400

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
  • •Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
  • •Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
  • •Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
  • •Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.

Fields of study

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