Earnings

Industrial systems technicians maintain and repair the various machines used in industry. Their job title may be industrial electrician or industrial mechanic, but most often it is automation technician.

The median wage of industrial machinery mechanics was $45,420 in May 2010. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,880. The top 10 percent earned more than $68,130.

The median annual wage of machinery maintenance workers was $38,460 in May 2010. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,440. The top 10 percent earned more than $59,640.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition (http://www.bls.gov/oco/)