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% (2024 to 2034), 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 | $48,640 | +2.4% | 21,500 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $49,140 | -5.5% | 4,000 |
| Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | $50,490 | -8.3% | 1,700 |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | $67,080 | +2% | 1,000 |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners | $45,320 | +1.4% | 600 |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers | $49,300 | -15.1% | 200 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
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.