Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
O*NET 49-3023.00 · SOC 49-3023
Projected Growth
+4%
2024–2034
Median Salary
$48k
per year
Annual Openings
69k
positions/year
Education Level
Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Education & How to Get In
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Job Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Most Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics positions require an associate degree or vocational training. Many community colleges and technical schools offer relevant programs that can be completed in 1–2 years, often with hands-on clinical or lab experience built in.
Work Environment
Primary Setting
Hands-on — labs, workshops, or field sites
Work Style
Mixed — alternates between solo focused work and collaboration
Personality Fit (RIASEC)
Realistic (Doers)7.0
Conventional (Organizers)4.3
Investigative (Thinkers)3.6
Enterprising (Persuaders)1.6
Social (Helpers)1.4
Artistic (Creators)1.0
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