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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
 
Description

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers - Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

O*NET code 49-2092.00

 
Wages

The national average annual salary for this occupation is $37,860 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $18.20. The average wage in New Mexico is slightly below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $17.25 and most workers in this occupation earn between $11.56 and $20.09 per hour.

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New Mexico Local Wages for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
AreaEntry WageAverage WageExperienced Wage
National Annual$37,860
National Hourly$18.20
Statewide Annual$24,054$35,883$41,797
Statewide Hourly$11.56$17.25$20.09
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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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Job Growth

New Mexico

2008 to 2018

In 2008 there were about 160 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will decrease by about -8 percent and an estmated 140 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is declining. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 0 openings each year for workers in this occupation.

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New Mexico Local Needs for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
AreaEstimated
Employment
2008
Projected
Employment
2018
Annual
Percent
Change
Total
Annual
Average
Openings
New Mexico160140-0.87%0
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Albuquerque----
Farmington----
Las Cruces000.00%0
Santa Fe----
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Central----
Eastern----
Northern30401.55%1
Southwestern000.00%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.

 
Education

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers usually need High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).

Education LevelPercentage
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)44%
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)40%
Less than a High School Diploma10%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)6%
Some College Courses1%

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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New Mexico Schools with programs for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

No New Mexico public based training programs found for this specific occupation. However, please consider reviewing the list of NM Educational Opportunities and contacting a New Mexico Institution of Higher Education to see if a program in the related Career Cluster is available.

This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

 
License

No New Mexico occupational license is required.

 
WorkKeys Skill Levels
Applied MathematicsApplied TechnologyListeningLocating InformationObersvationReading for InformationTeamworkWriting
60040500

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Industires that Hire Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in New Mexico.
IndustryPercent of Employed
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries*
Electronics and Appliance Stores*
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods35.0%
Paper Manufacturing*
Repair and Maintenance*
Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job11.9%

* Data is confidential.

Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau

 
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