Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties, such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
Top Industry of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 2,460 | 12.09 | 7.76 | 14.25 | 25,140 | 16,150 | 29,640 |
| Joplin MSA | 110 | 13.57 | 8.66 | 16.02 | 28,220 | 18,000 | 33,320 |
| St Joseph MSA | 20 | 11.85 | 8.16 | 13.70 | 24,650 | 16,970 | 28,490 |
| Springfield MSA | 140 | 11.45 | 7.70 | 13.32 | 23,820 | 16,030 | 27,710 |
| St Louis MSA | 1,010 | 12.30 | 8.39 | 14.25 | 25,580 | 17,450 | 29,650 |
| Kansas City* | 560 | 13.09 | 8.40 | 15.43 | 27,223 | 17,467 | 32,100 |
| Central Region* | 230 | 11.91 | 7.71 | 14.01 | 24,779 | 16,039 | 29,149 |
| Northeast Region* | 80 | 11.90 | 9.01 | 13.34 | 24,744 | 18,737 | 27,748 |
| Northwest Region* | 40 | 11.44 | 7.68 | 13.32 | 23,792 | 15,971 | 27,703 |
| Ozark Region* | 170 | 11.36 | 7.86 | 13.11 | 23,621 | 16,339 | 27,261 |
| Southeast Region* | 280 | 11.64 | 6.27 | 14.33 | 24,219 | 13,041 | 29,809 |
| Southwest Region* | 150 | 12.38 | 7.80 | 14.67 | 25,755 | 16,233 | 30,517 |
| St. Charles* | 70 | 12.92 | 10.39 | 14.18 | 26,874 | 21,615 | 29,504 |
| St. Louis City* | 140 | 13.36 | 8.90 | 15.60 | 27,797 | 18,506 | 32,442 |
| St. Louis County* | 560 | 11.43 | 8.20 | 13.05 | 23,780 | 17,060 | 27,140 |
| West Central Region* | 60 | 11.47 | 8.57 | 12.93 | 23,866 | 17,828 | 26,884 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 40 | 15.93 | 11.39 | 18.20 | 33,135 | 23,691 | 37,857 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 2,110 | 2,440 | 330 | 15.64 | 141 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 1,000 | 1,130 | 130 | 13.00 | 65 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 1,250 | 1,370 | 120 | 9.60 | 76 | Great |
| Central Region* | 180 | 200 | 20 | 11.11 | 12 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 60 | 70 | 10 | 16.67 | 3 | Good |
| Northwest Region* | 50 | 60 | 10 | 20.00 | 3 | Good |
| Ozark Region* | 120 | 140 | 20 | 16.67 | 9 | Great |
| South Central Region* | 40 | 50 | 10 | 25.00 | 3 | Good |
| Southeast Region* | 90 | 100 | 10 | 11.11 | 6 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 110 | 120 | 10 | 9.09 | 7 | Outstanding |
| West Central Region* | 70 | 70 | .00 | 4 | Good | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires short-term on-the-job training
or training in one of the following
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology