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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in The United States

(Técnicos y mecánicos de servicios automotores)

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics -- Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)49-3023.00
Career InterestsRI
Minimum education required(Postsecondary)
Postsecondary nondegree award
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Short OJT)
Short-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)-0.08 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)770,100
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)763,600
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)74,000
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$24,400
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$44,890
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$68,880
Career ClusterTransportation, Distribution & Logistics
(Transporte, distribución y logística)
Major Occupational GroupInstallation, Maintenance, and Repair

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