Industrial Systems Technology EMPLOYMENT FACTS
Industrial Electronics Technology or Electrical and Instrumentation
13% increase in number of electronic technician positions in Alabama through
2016
$23.33 median hourly wage for electrical and electronics repairers in Alabama
Machine Tool Technology
$17.10 median hourly wage for machinists in Alabama
17% increase in number of machinist positions in Alabama through 2016
$13.19 median hourly wage for CNC operators in Alabama
24% increase in number of CNC operators in Alabama through 2016
$14.08 median hourly wage for lathe operators in Alabama
10% increase in number of lathe operators in Alabama through 2016
15 projected openings in college service area for machinists in 2010
$18.50 average hourly wage for entry level machinist in college service area
Welding Technology
$14.89 median hourly wage for welders in Alabama
23% increase in number of welder positions in Alabama through 2016
84 projected openings for welders in NACC service area in 2010
$10.50 average entry level hourly pay in college service area
$17.50 average hourly pay rate with experience in college service area
Industrial Maintenance
$15.26 median hourly wage for maintenance and repair workers in Alabama
14% increase in number of maintenance worker positions in Alabama through 2016
$16.42 median hourly wage for installation, maintenance and repair workers in
Alabama
12% increase in number of installation, maintenance and repair workers in
Alabama through 2016
$20.15 median hourly wage for industrial machinery mechanics in Alabama
13% increase in number of industrial machinery mechanics in Alabama through
2016
Sources: Americas Career InfoNET, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Alabama Wage
Information, NACC industry surveys for industrial maintenance, welding and
machining