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Subscribe at careercollegecentral.com 10 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award Median pay (2016): $38,470 annually Job outlook, 2014-24: Growing as fast as average (5 percent projected growth) On-the-job training: Short-term Working environment: Most service technicians work full time, including some evenings and weekends. ey're oen on their feet for long hours, and sometimes have to do their work in uncomfortable positions. Electricians Entry-level education: High school diploma Median pay (2016): $52,720 annually Job outlook, 2014-24: Growing much faster than average (14 percent projected growth) On-the-job training: Apprenticeship Working environment: Electricians generally work both indoors and outdoors in a variety of conditions, traveling between homes, businesses, factories and construction sites to install, maintain and repair power and communications systems. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award Median pay (2016): $45,910 annually Job outlook, 2014-24: Growing much faster than average (14 percent projected growth) On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training Working environment: HVAC work can be uncomfortable and dangerous. Technicians oen work in awkward or cramped spaces, outdoors in inclement weather, or in buildings that are uncomfortable because the air conditioning or heating isn't working. is profession has one of the highest rates of injury across all occupations, according to the BLS. Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Machinery Maintenance Workers and Millwrights Entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent Median pay (2016): $49,100 annually Job outlook, 2014-24: Growing much faster than average (16 percent projected growth) On-the-job training: Moderate to long-term on-the-job training Working environment: Most of these employees work in factories, refineries, food-processing facilities, power plants and on construction sites. ey generally work full time during regular business hours but may be on call for nights and weekends — oen on an overtime basis.