Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Good fit if you …enjoy working with people and solving problems.
$46,880/yrHigh school diploma + trade school or apprenticeship | ASE certification (automotive) |…→ Limited Growth
← Back to Automotive
Auto Technician
Auto Technicians diagnose and repair problems with cars, trucks, and other passenger vehicles.
Typical pay
$46,000/yr
Education
Certificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…
Outlook
↗ Steady
Why this matters in Automotive
Every vehicle needs skilled technicians to keep it going.
What you’d actually do
Diagnose vehicle problems using scan tools, repair and replace engine components, perform brake and suspension work, change oil and fluids, inspect vehicles for safety, test electrical systems, and explain repairs to customers.
What can I do right now?
- SkillsUSA, Auto club, Robotics, Engine rebuilds
Related careers
Collision repair technicians
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,200/yrHigh school diploma + apprenticeship or on-the-job training | Certificate or Associate …↗ Steady
Diesel Mechanic
Diesel Mechanics diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines and vehicles including trucks, buses, construction equip…
$52,000/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↗ Steady
Tire repairers and changers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$37,120/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↗ Steady
Medical equipment repairers
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$62,630/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↑ Above Average
Recreational vehicle service technicians
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$50,540/yrCertificate/Associate in Automotive/Mechanical tech | Manufacturer training | ASE certi…↑ Above Average
Is this career right for you?
Career Worlds shows you what’s possible. LaunchPoint Navigator helps you figure out which careers actually fit you — and how to get there.
Explore My Fit →