Career Information
Employment opportunities will continue to be high for many years because these technicians are vital to maintaining many industries. Pay rates range from $20 to $30/hours. Graduates from Western are currently employed throughout Wyoming and other western states. Many are hired while they are still students.
Possible jobs for Industrial Maintenance students
- Mine maintenance Mechanic
- Diesel technician
- Mine machinery operator
- Surface Mine Maintenance
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Mining Maintenance Salary and Job Outlook |
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Occupation |
Median Hourly Wage |
Annual Mean Wage |
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Underground Mine Maintenance |
$25.00 |
$52,000.00 |
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Surface Mine Maintenance |
$22.00 |
$45,760.00 |
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Diesel Technician |
$21.00 |
$43,680.00 |
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*May 2018 State occupational Employment and Wage Estimates - Wyoming |
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