Career Profile
Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics
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.
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Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 290 openings per year are projected for Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics.
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.
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 5 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.