Career Paths From Maintenance Workers, Machinery

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 Move93.4% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Industrial Machinery Mechanics share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Industrial Machinery Mechanics sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 6% higher.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$64,520
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesLateral Move90.6% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% 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 8% higher.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$65,510
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorLateral Move92.1% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% 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 22% higher.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$74,340
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticCareer Change91.2% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 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 22% lower.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$47,180
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Rail Car RepairersLateral Move92.6% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Rail Car Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% 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 11% higher.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$67,530
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersCareer Change94% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 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 81% higher.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$109,910
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Signal and Track Switch RepairersLateral Move93.2% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Signal and Track Switch Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% 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 52% higher.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$92,460
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersLateral Move96.2% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% 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 35% lower.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$39,630
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansLateral Move91.3% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% 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 7% lower.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$56,550
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsLateral Move93.1% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$61,770
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralLateral Move93.6% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Maintenance and Repair Workers, General share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Maintenance and Repair Workers, General sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 19% lower.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$49,590
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Engine and Other Machine AssemblersCareer Change90.2% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Engine and Other Machine Assemblers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 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 12% lower.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$53,710
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansLateral Move90.6% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 31% higher.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$79,870
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentLateral Move91.7% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 22% higher.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$74,090
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
BoilermakersCareer Change91% skill match
Maintenance Workers, Machinery and Boilermakers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% 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 26% higher.
Current median salary
$60,850
Target median salary
$76,410
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2

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.