Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

General Information

Description

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

Private, for profit76.43%
Self-employed18.52%
State and local government2.24%
Federal government1.59%
Private, not for profit0.86%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Job Outlook

Employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is projected to show little or no change from 2021 to 2031. Despitelimitedemployment growth, about 73,300 openings for automotive service technicians and mechanics are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$46,880

State-by-state Salary

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$60,590

$17,950

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

Post-secondary certificate 50%
High school 42%
Some college 5%
Associate's degree 1%
Master's degree 0%
Doctoral degree 0%
Bachelor's degree 0%
Post baccalaureate 0%
Less than high school 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%
First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Customer and Personal Service
Engineering and Technology
Transportation

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

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