Career Paths From Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Industrial Machinery MechanicsLateral Move88.1% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Industrial Machinery Mechanics share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Industrial Machinery Mechanics sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 30% higher.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$64,520
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesLateral Move92.2% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 32% higher.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$65,510
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
MillwrightsLateral Move88% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Millwrights share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Millwrights sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 32% higher.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$65,700
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersLateral Move92.3% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 20% lower.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$39,630
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansLateral Move90.3% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 14% higher.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$56,550
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
BoilermakersCareer Change89% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Boilermakers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Boilermakers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 54% higher.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$76,410
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorLateral Move87.9% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 50% higher.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$74,340
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Maintenance Workers, MachineryLateral Move93.6% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Maintenance Workers, Machinery share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Maintenance Workers, Machinery sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 23% higher.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$60,850
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersLateral Move89.3% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 13% higher.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$56,210
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersCareer Change94.3% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 122% higher.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$109,910
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentLateral Move87.4% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 71% higher.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$84,890
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Rail Car RepairersLateral Move94.7% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Rail Car Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Rail Car Repairers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 36% higher.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$67,530
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Signal and Track Switch RepairersLateral Move88% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Signal and Track Switch Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Signal and Track Switch Repairers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 86% higher.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$92,460
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Helpers--ElectriciansCareer Change89.8% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Helpers--Electricians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Helpers--Electricians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 14% lower.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$42,670
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsLateral Move87.5% skill match
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General and Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 25% higher.
Current median salary
$49,590
Target median salary
$61,770
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.