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Skilled Trades

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

Median salary

$49,670

Typical range

$34k – $81k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree (trade/license)

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

    Entry / Junior

    $33,660

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

    Established

    $49,670

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

    Senior

    $65,260

Key skills

A typical day

  • Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  • Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
  • Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
  • Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.

Fields of study

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