The average hourly wages for Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors is $17.54/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the processing, manufacturing and utilities sector and are close to the average for all intermediate occupations. These wages grew at a below-average rate from 2002 to 2004.

1. What is a day in the life of a Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors like?
   Assemblers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties: A. Test and check electrical assemblies... more
2. What education do you need to become a Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors?
   1. Some secondary school education is required. 2. Up to two years of on-the-job training are provided. 3.... more
3. What is the current Job Outlook for a Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors?
   The job outlook for Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors is considered Below Average because: 1. Employment grew... more
4. What is the future Job Outlook for a Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be above... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors"?
   7% of Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for intermediate... more
6. How many Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors are employed part-time?
   1% of Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 17,800 workers... more
7. How many Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors are self-employed?
   Roughly 1% of Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors are self-employed. This is considered Below average for the... more
8. What is the average age of a Mechanical Assemblers and Inspectors?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average influenced by a similar-to-average age of workers (40). more