The pressure transmitter comes in a number of shapes and sizes. One, referred to as a Bourdon Tube, is designed especially for monitoring non-liquid pressure. They are relatively inexpensive and good for measuring air and gas pressure in compressors. The tubes may be c-shaped, spherical and helical.
Pay for heating technicians can vary significantly by industry. The highest average pay, at $70,920 a year, was reported by those working for electric power companies, according to the BLS. Technicians also earned above average pay in the motor vehicle parts manufacturing industry, at a mean $64,610 per year.
Workplace and Geography. Welders' pay varies between industries. Electrical and gas utilities are among the highest-paying employers, at $61,110 and $59,620 respectively. Pro sports stadiums employ a small number of welders for maintenance and repairs but pay an average of $67,040. The largest employers are in a number of construction and manufacturing sectors, where pay averages between $35,000 and $37,000. Geography plays a role as well, with Alaska leading the nation at an average salary of $67,980 for welders.