Fiber Optics for Traffic System Technician Level I

Median Annual Income

$57,841

Projected Job Growth

-3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Arts, Entertainment, & Design

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Set up, maintain, and dismantle light fixtures, lighting control devices, and the associated lighting electrical and rigging equipment used for photography, television, film, video, and live productions. May focus or operate light fixtures, or attach color filters or other lighting accessories.

Median Annual Income

$68,189

Projected Job Growth

-1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints. Work involves use of hand and power tools, plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Direct cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces. Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.

Median Annual Income

$61,259

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.

Median Annual Income

$42,708

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Median Annual Income

$53,990

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

Median Annual Income

$76,690

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

Median Annual Income

$67,566

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Median Annual Income

$89,970

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays.

Median Annual Income

$79,018

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.

Median Annual Income

$44,210

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.

Median Annual Income

$

Projected Job Growth

+9 %

Career Cluster(s)

Advanced Manufacturing

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Research, design, develop, test, or supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use.

Median Annual Income

$

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

Associate's degree

Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.

Median Annual Income

$

Projected Job Growth

+11 %

Career Cluster(s)

Construction

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Median Annual Income

$

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Supply Chain & Transportation

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.