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Side-by-side comparison of Medical Appliance Technicians, Industrial Machinery Mechanics
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Median pay, Greater Boston$59,910$75,200Higher
Hourly median$28.80/hr$36.16/hr
Middle half of workers earn$52,530 – $74,460$60,830 – $87,320
Jobs in Greater Boston2504,060Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+4.0%+17.1%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year40670Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job trainingLong-term on-the-job training
AI exposure30Lower18LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneSome
Programs near Boston00

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