• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
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  • Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 45,350
    $28,030 range bar $73,720
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Moderately Growing
  • Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.

What do they typically do

  • Identify problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment
  • Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience
  • Test parts and systems to ensure that they work properly
  • Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined
  • Perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels, and rotating tires
  • Repair or replace worn parts, such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and sensors
  • Perform repairs to manufacturer and customer specifications
  • Explain automotive problems and repairs to clients

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +0.9%
Job Openings 3,248

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