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Life As an Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic

Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic Definition Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

  • Automotive Fuel Systems Converter
  • Motor Tune-Up Specialist
  • Auto Transmission Specialist
  • Automotive Fuel Injection Servicer
  • Automotive Alignment Specialist

Job Demand for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 749,900 jobs in the United States for Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 45,900 new jobs for Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 75,600 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic are Utah, Georgia, and Idaho. Watch out if you plan on working in District of Columbia, Maine, or Kansas. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does an Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic Make?

The typical yearly salary for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics is somewhere between $23,420 and $66,950.

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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics who work in District of Columbia, Alaska, or New Jersey, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $41,050
Alaska $55,910
Arizona $44,360
Arkansas $37,710
California $48,720
Colorado $48,040
Connecticut $49,980
Delaware $44,260
District of Columbia $59,350
Florida $39,990
Georgia $42,600
Hawaii $46,250
Idaho $41,060
Illinois $46,300
Indiana $40,910
Iowa $41,360
Kansas $40,670
Kentucky $38,030
Louisiana $39,880
Maine $38,940
Maryland $50,050
Massachusetts $45,780
Michigan $42,220
Minnesota $42,520
Mississippi $38,640
Missouri $43,080
Montana $39,920
Nebraska $42,400
Nevada $46,270
New Hampshire $45,170
New Jersey $48,620
New Mexico $40,680
New York $44,350
North Carolina $41,620
North Dakota $44,970
Ohio $40,420
Oklahoma $40,240
Oregon $45,670
Pennsylvania $40,580
Rhode Island $40,560
South Carolina $40,040
South Dakota $41,450
Tennessee $40,930
Texas $44,260
Utah $42,840
Vermont $41,000
Virginia $47,730
Washington $49,680
West Virginia $34,470
Wisconsin $41,180
Wyoming $46,490

Who Employs Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics?

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The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.

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