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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 Tool and Die Makers, Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
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Median pay, Greater Boston$77,620$93,280Higher
Hourly median$37.32/hr$44.84/hr
Middle half of workers earn$58,000 – $91,350$83,090 – $99,290
Jobs in Greater Boston3701,220Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34−7.4%+6.5%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year80130Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationPostsecondary nondegree awardPostsecondary nondegree award
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingLong-term on-the-job trainingNone
AI exposure28Lower22LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston02More

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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