Career Profile Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $46,600 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks. General Information Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Excludes Automotive Body and Related Repairers (49-3021), Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031), and Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles (49-2096). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 290 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 290 openings per year are projected for Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics. +11.2% Employment Change Employment for Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.2% between 2023 and 2028. $22.38 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $22.38/hour. Entry level workers are paid $14.73, while experienced workers are paid $29.41. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 2,219 Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 2,467. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics are Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Automobile Dealers, and Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics include Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Computers and Electronics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics is HS diploma or less. 3% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
