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Automotive Engineering Technicians

Median Salary
64,020
Job Outlook
+2%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability, or efficiency.

What is the job outlook?

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$39,110

10%

$64,020

Median

$85,750

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Associate's degree

    37%

  • Bachelor's degree

    29%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    14%

  • Master's degree

    11%

  • High school

    3%

  • Some college

    3%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.