The U.S. Department of Labor has developed an automated occupational information database, O*NET, that identifies and describes work content, work skills, and training requirements for all jobs across the country in all sectors of the economy. Much of the occupational information contained in this report is derived directly from the O*NET database, and supplemented with information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau, and Labor Market and Career Information.
Industry | % of Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians employed | Annual Growth Rate |
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Architectural, engineering, and related services | 14.5 | -0.54 |
Scientific research and development services | 7.6 | 0.00 |
Electronic instrument manufacturing | 5.5 | 0.00 |
Motor vehicle parts manufacturing | 4.6 | 0.00 |
Electric power generation, transmission and distribution | 3.9 | -2.21 |
Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing | 3.5 | -2.21 |
Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing | 3 | 0.00 |
Engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing | 2 | 0.00 |
Plastics product manufacturing | 2 | -3.97 |
2022 Statewide average hourly wage | $27.72 |
2022 National average hourly wage | $31.69 |
2020 National employment | 13,400 |
2020 Texas employment | 1,404 |
Texas projected employment by 2030 | 1,574 |
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2030 | 154 |
Region | Employment | Projected Employment 2030 | Projected Annual Openings 2030 |
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Average Income |
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Texas (all regions) | 1,404 | 1,574 | 154 | 1.15% | $57,648.00 |
Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas | Relevant Importance Levels |
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Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Engineering and Technology Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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Design Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Telecommunications Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
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Physics Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes. |
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Education and Training Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas | Relevant Importance Levels |
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Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
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Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
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Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
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Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
Top 10 Relevant Abilities | Relevant Importance Levels |
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Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
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Near Vision The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Finger Dexterity The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
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Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
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Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
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Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
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Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
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Information Ordering The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
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Perceptual Speed The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
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Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |