Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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< Mechanical door repairers >

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Mechanical door repairers

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats

Definition

Install, service, or repair opening and closing mechanisms of automatic doors and hydraulic door closers. Includes garage door mechanics.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2002 employment: 11,000
Projected 2002-12 employment change: Faster than average
Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Mechanical door repairers

2002 employment: 11,000
2012 projected employment: 13,000
Change — numeric: 2,000; percent: 21.8%
2002 median annual earnings: $29,190; earnings group: high
2002 self-employed: 0.7%
2002 part-time employment: very low
2002 unemployment: very low
Typical education and training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Educational attainment — high school: 59.2%; some college: 30.0%; bachelor's degree: 10.8%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

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