Mid-Level

Automotive Technician

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Work Personality
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Realistichands-on, practical
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Automotive Technicians
Administrative ServicesFinancial ServicesRetail · 59%Consumer Services · 13%Manufacturing · 12%Wholesale & Distribution · 9%
Job markets for Automotive Technicians
Employment concentration · ~81 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Maintenance & Repair
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Automotive Technician

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What people in this role value
SupportModerate
RelationshipsModerate
IndependenceModerate
Working ConditionsLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$238K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Energy & Utilities$80K+34%
Technology & Information$65K+9%
Construction$59K+0%
Professional Services$59K-2%
Government$58K-3%
Compared to Maintenance & Repair average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Automotive Technicians (SOC 49-2096.00, 49-3022.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Career Growth OptionsMaintenance & Repair track →
Automotive TechnicianField Service RepresentativeAccess Control TechnicianAccess Control InstallerRadio Interference InvestigatorA/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician)A/C Mechanic (Air Conditioner Mechanic)A/C Installer-Servicer (Air Conditioning Installer-Servicer)A/C Service Tech (Air Conditioning Service Technician)AC Mechanic (Air Conditioning Mechanic)Motor Home Technician (Motor Home Tech)Accordion Tuner+1 more
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$32K–$70K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
29K
U.S. Employment
-5%
10yr Growth
2K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$59K$56K$54K$51K$48K201920202021202220232024$48K$59K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

TroubleshootingRepairingOperations MonitoringCritical ThinkingActive ListeningEquipment MaintenanceInstallationComplex Problem SolvingInstallationTime Management
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
49-2096.0049-3022.00

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midField Service Representative$70KmidAccess Control Technician$59KmidAccess Control Installer$71KmidRadio Interference Investigator$71KmidA/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician)$55KmidA/C Mechanic (Air Conditioner Mechanic)$60K
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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