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Also known as: electro-mechanical/mechatronics technologists and technicians
Avg. salary range
$74k–$83k
across regions
Hours / Day
10
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Field service technicians operate on site in an on-call capacity. Duties include installing and repairing equipment, and training customers and employees on how to maintain machinery. Field service technicians perform trial runs of machinery to ensure performance rates and quality meet established specifications. They usually perform a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors.
Career Level
Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Education & Training
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's is a post-secondary undergraduate degree. Historically, the term “college degree” meant a bachelor's or traditional four-year degree. Bachelor's degrees usually take between four and six years to complete.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$54,700
Average
$73,900
High
$85,400
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Shifts are on-call. Typical shifts are 8 to 10 hours long, Monday through Friday.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$76,800
Overall Rank
87th
out of 199 careers
In Manufacturing & Aerospace
6th
out of 18 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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