Name: Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (CIP 47.03): international graduates and related occupations
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International graduates, 2024–25

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Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings

Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-904144,400 openings a year · 8 LCA filings44,400+17.8%$64,5208

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, except EnginesSOC 49-304215,000 openings a year · 1 LCA filings15,000+6.7%$65,5101

MillwrightsSOC 49-90443,200 openings a year3,200+0.9%$65,700—

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology