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| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | Set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems. |
The median hourly wage for Audio and Video Equipment Technicians is $20.29 |
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| Automotive Engineering Technicians | Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability, or efficiency. |
The median hourly wage for Automotive Engineering Technicians is $26.20 |
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| Biological Technicians | Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs. |
The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians is $20.43 |
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| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture | Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to record images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures. |
The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture is $26.49 |
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| Chemical Technicians | Conduct chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving experimental, theoretical, or practical application of chemistry and related sciences. |
The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians is $22.02 |
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| Civil Engineering Technicians | Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. |
The median hourly wage for Civil Engineering Technicians is $24.04 |
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| Electro-Mechanical Technicians | Operate, test, maintain, or calibrate unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment. |
The median hourly wage for Electro-Mechanical Technicians is $26.73 |
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| Electronics Engineering Technicians | Lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, missile control instrumentation, electron tubes, test equipment, and machine tool numerical controls, applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics. Usually work under direction of engineering staff. |
The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineering Technicians is $29.90 |
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| Film and Video Editors | Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images. |
The median hourly wage for Film and Video Editors is $30.19 |
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| Geodetic Surveyors | Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), or related sources. |
The median hourly wage for Geodetic Surveyors is $28.56 |
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| Industrial Engineering Technicians | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. |
The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineering Technicians is $25.63 |
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| Instructional Designers and Technologists | Develop instructional materials and products and assist in the technology-based redesign of courses. Assist faculty in learning about, becoming proficient in, and applying instructional technology. |
The median hourly wage for Instructional Designers and Technologists is $30.05 |
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| Mechanical Drafters | Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. |
The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters is $26.20 |
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| Mechanical Engineering Technicians | Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. |
The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineering Technicians is $26.20 |
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| Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians | Operate equipment used for the release, control, or utilization of nuclear energy to assist scientists in laboratory or production activities. |
The median hourly wage for Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians is $38.03 |
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| Robotics Technicians | Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems. |
The median hourly wage for Robotics Technicians is $26.73 |
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| Technical Writers | Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work. |
The median hourly wage for Technical Writers is $33.61 |
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