Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers - Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $39,080 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $18.79. The average wage in New Mexico is below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $16.67 and most workers in this occupation earn between $11.26 and $19.38 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $39,080 | ||
| National Hourly | $18.79 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $23,417 | $34,674 | $40,303 |
| Statewide Hourly | $11.26 | $16.67 | $19.38 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $24,323 | $34,114 | $39,009 |
| Hourly | $11.69 | $16.40 | $18.75 |
| Farmington Annual | $34,402 | $42,430 | $46,444 |
| Hourly | $16.54 | $20.40 | $22.33 |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $24,323 | $34,114 | $39,009 |
| Hourly | $11.69 | $16.40 | $18.75 |
| Eastern Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Northern Annual | $20,825 | $31,984 | $37,564 |
| Hourly | $10.01 | $15.38 | $18.06 |
| Southwestern Annual | $19,780 | $34,850 | $42,385 |
| Hourly | $9.51 | $16.75 | $20.38 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 970 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will decrease by about 4 percent and an estmated 1,000 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 4 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 970 | 1,000 | 0.38% | 4 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 480 | 500 | 0.51% | 3 |
| Farmington | 40 | 30 | -1.53% | 0 |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | 30 | 40 | 1.46% | 1 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 480 | 500 | 0.51% | 3 |
| Eastern | 110 | 100 | -0.86% | 0 |
| Northern | 320 | 360 | 1.13% | 4 |
| Southwestern | 20 | 20 | 0.00% | 0 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers usually need Some College Courses.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Some College Courses | 35% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 29% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 14% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 13% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + Bency Associates IT Computer Training | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.bency.com | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | |
| + Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell | ||
| Website:http://www.roswell.enmu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Building/Property Maintenance and Management | |
| + New Mexico State University- Albuquerque | ||
| Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Building/Property Maintenance and Management | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr. | Building/Property Maintenance and Management | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Building/Property Maintenance and Management | |
| + Santa Fe Community College | ||
| Website:http://www.sfcc.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Building/Property Maintenance and Management | |
| + University of Saint Francis | ||
| Website:https://www.stfrancis.edu/usf-campuses/albuquerque-new-mexico/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Computer Main. Tech./Technician | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | * |
| Educational Services | * |
| Electronics and Appliance Stores | 3.8% |
| Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Pro | * |
| Machinery Manufacturing | * |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | 26.5% |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers | 6.7% |
| Postal Service | 0.6% |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | * |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
| Repair and Maintenance | 5.4% |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 19.5% |
| Telecommunications | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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