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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
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Median pay, Greater Boston$62,390$95,520Higher
Hourly median$30.00/hr$45.93/hr
Middle half of workers earn$62,390 – $83,550$74,920 – $100,450
Jobs in Greater Boston1,090Higher840
Massachusetts change 2024–34−3.2%+4.8%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year60150Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationAssociate's degreeHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingNoneModerate-term on-the-job training
AI exposure45Moderate22LowerLower
Observed AI use todaySomeLittle or none
Programs near Boston3More0

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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