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Side-by-side comparison of Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Industrial Machinery Mechanics
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Median pay, Greater Boston$62,390$75,200Higher
Hourly median$30.00/hr$36.16/hr
Middle half of workers earn$62,390 – $83,550$60,830 – $87,320
Jobs in Greater Boston1,0904,060Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34−3.2%+17.1%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year60670Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationAssociate's degreeHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingNoneLong-term on-the-job training
AI exposure45Moderate18LowerLower
Observed AI use todaySomeSome
Programs near Boston3More0

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