Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Mechanic & Repair Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,730 | $37,878 to $55,392 | 7 | 86% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth -3% (2023 to 2033), about 29,100 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $46,500 | +2.4% | 21,500 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $47,450 | -5.5% | 4,000 |
| Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | $48,380 | -8.3% | 1,700 |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | $62,040 | +2% | 1,000 |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners | $42,800 | +1.4% | 600 |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers | $46,850 | -15.1% | 200 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.