Automotive Specialty Technicians

Repair only one system or component on a vehicle, such as brakes, suspension, or radiator.

$49,670
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+4% projected 2024–2034
Postsecondary nondegree award
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(masters)University of Michigan-Dearborn, MI
$113,475
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)California State University Maritime Academy, CA
$98,661
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, FL
$93,433
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, FL
$93,433
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(masters)Northwestern University, IL
$93,115
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(masters)American Public University System, WV
$91,754
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(bachelors)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, FL
$81,436
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(bachelors)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, FL
$81,436
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(associates)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, FL
$76,663
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(associates)Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, FL
$76,663
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Central Connecticut State University, CT
$73,788
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO
$72,334
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)New England Institute of Technology, RI
$70,916
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Western New England University, MA
$69,326
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
$69,261
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(certificate)Ferris State University, MI
$68,791
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Purdue University-Main Campus, IN
$67,093
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Indiana University-Indianapolis, IN
$66,816
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Ferris State University, MI
$66,747
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(certificate)Los Angeles Trade Technical College, CA
$66,574
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Indiana State University, IN
$66,479
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)University of Dayton, OH
$66,055
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)University of Toledo, OH
$66,034
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies(certificate)West Los Angeles College, CA
$65,978
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians(bachelors)Central Washington University, WA
$65,871

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