Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 9,240 | $42,890 | $20.62 | |
| Alaska | 1,680 | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| Arizona | 15,660 | $46,900 | $22.55 | |
| Arkansas | 4,320 | $42,960 | $20.65 | |
| California | 60,910 | $54,190 | $26.05 | |
| Colorado | 12,250 | $51,930 | $24.97 | |
| Connecticut | 7,670 | $50,550 | $24.30 | |
| Delaware | 1,790 | $47,890 | $23.02 | |
| District of Columbia | 410 | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| Florida | 45,010 | $45,330 | $21.79 | |
| Georgia | 21,870 | $46,060 | $22.14 | |
| Hawaii | 2,650 | $52,410 | $25.20 | |
| Idaho | 3,930 | $43,330 | $20.83 | |
| Illinois | 29,300 | $49,870 | $23.98 | |
| Indiana | 12,710 | $45,230 | $21.74 | |
| Iowa | 6,720 | $44,440 | $21.37 | |
| Kansas | 5,560 | $42,900 | $20.62 | |
| Kentucky | 8,730 | $40,560 | $19.50 | |
| Louisiana | 7,390 | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| Maine | 2,800 | $44,700 | $21.49 | |
| Maryland | 11,470 | $53,100 | $25.53 | |
| Massachusetts | 12,610 | $53,340 | $25.64 | |
| Michigan | 19,460 | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| Minnesota | 12,930 | $51,690 | $24.85 | |
| Mississippi | 6,150 | $42,760 | $20.56 | |
| Missouri | 15,360 | $41,950 | $20.17 | |
| Montana | 2,030 | $45,130 | $21.70 | |
| Nebraska | 4,200 | $48,160 | $23.15 | |
| Nevada | 4,940 | $49,800 | $23.94 | |
| New Hampshire | 3,490 | $49,850 | $23.97 | |
| New Jersey | 14,760 | $53,230 | $25.59 | |
| New Mexico | 4,930 | $42,780 | $20.57 | |
| New York | 27,320 | $49,970 | $24.03 | |
| North Carolina | 22,450 | $45,340 | $21.80 | |
| North Dakota | 1,870 | $48,980 | $23.55 | |
| Ohio | 24,610 | $44,390 | $21.34 | |
| Oklahoma | 7,640 | $46,050 | $22.14 | |
| Oregon | 6,400 | $52,390 | $25.19 | |
| Pennsylvania | 29,620 | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| Rhode Island | 2,510 | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| South Carolina | 10,280 | $41,920 | $20.15 | |
| South Dakota | 1,970 | $45,920 | $22.08 | |
| Tennessee | 15,650 | $44,870 | $21.57 | |
| Texas | 49,810 | $48,950 | $23.53 | |
| Utah | 7,650 | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| Vermont | 1,580 | $45,300 | $21.78 | |
| Virginia | 18,590 | $50,390 | $24.23 | |
| Washington | 10,590 | $53,720 | $25.83 | |
| West Virginia | 3,870 | $35,680 | $17.16 | |
| Wisconsin | 13,240 | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| Wyoming | 1,240 | $52,020 | $25.01 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, manufacturing and testing self-propelled ground vehicles and their systems. Includes instruction in vehicular systems technology, design and development testing, prototype and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, instrument calibration, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of vehicles and mobile equipment.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the specialized maintenance and repair of trucks, buses, and other commercial and industrial vehicles. Includes instruction in diesel engine mechanics, suspension and steering, brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, preventive maintenance inspections, drive trains, gasoline engine mechanics, HVAC systems, and auxiliary equipment installation and repair.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the maintenance of alternative fuel vehicles and the conversion of standard vehicles to AFV status. Includes instruction in electrical vehicles, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles, compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, hybrid fuel technology, electrical and electronic systems, engine performance, diagnosis and repair, and conversion/installation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to increase the power of diesel and automotive engines; enhance the performance of automobiles; and repair, service, and maintain high performance vehicles. Includes instruction in adding performance accessories; modifying powertrains; tuning custom engines, suspension, and exhaust systems; and using dynamometers and other diagnostic equipment.
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$47,990 per yearNational average salarySlowJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as automotive service technicians and mechanics.
- Less than high school 16%
- High school graduate 44%
- College dropout 23%
- Associate’s degree 12%
- Bachelor’s degree 4%
- Master’s degree 0%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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