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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

Related Skills:

Repairing
Troubleshooting
Operation Monitoring
Equipment Maintenance
Operation and Control

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Other Career Titles:

Automobile Mechanic (Auto Mechanic), Automotive Drivability Technician (Auto Drivability Tech), Automotive Mechanic (Auto Mechanic), Automotive Service Technician (Auto Service Tech), Heavy Line Technician, Lube Technician, Master Automotive Technician (Master Auto Tech), Mechanic, Quick Service Technician (Quick Service Tech), Service Technician (Service Tech)

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Career Projections 2016 - 2026

Currently Employed

756,600

As of 2019 (Estimated)

Projected Employment

728,800

by 2029

Projected Growth

-4%

by 2029

Career Outlook

Below Average

is expected for the future

Average National Pay

$42,090

or $20.24 hourly

Training Level

Some College

varies state to state

About Career Projections

Career Projections data is supplied by BLS.gov via the Occupational Outlook Handbook data that was updated in 2018. The data is based on projections from 2016-2026.

Outlook and Impact Employment Outlook

This occupation is not expected to grow rapidly.

Outside factors aren't expected to cause future growth.

Some careers face significant change to the work and worker requirements. New tasks, skills, knowledge, credentials are not immediately expected. Employment demand could remain the same or decrease slightly over time.

What They Do

Possible Work Activities

Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Training Options

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Work Values

Support

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Relationships

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Tasks

Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
Estimate costs of vehicle repair.

Available Jobs/Careers

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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Related Skills:

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Other Career Titles:

Currently Employed

756,600

Projected Employment

728,800

Projected Growth

-4%

Career Outlook

Below Average

Average National Pay

$42,090

Training Level

Some College

View Other Training Options

View Job and Career Openings

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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Related Skills:

View this job on:

Other Career Titles:

Currently Employed

756,600

Projected Employment

728,800

Projected Growth

-4%

Career Outlook

Below Average

Average National Pay

$42,090

Training Level

Some College

View Other Training Options

View Job and Career Openings

Join Our Mission

ATEEC is supported and funded in part by the National Science Foundation.

About Us

PARTNERS

REPORTS

ATEEC

101 West Third Street, Davenport, IA 52801

Phone: 563.441.4082

Fax: 563.441.4080

Toll-free: 866.419.6761

See our Privacy Policy.