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Job Description


	Repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


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	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Automotive service technicians and mechanics must continually adapt to changing technology and repair techniques. Formal automotive technician training is the best preparation. Opportunities should be very good for those who complete postsecondary automotive training programs; those without formal automotive training are likely to face competition for entry-level jobs.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Automotive Repair and Maintenance	220,740
Automobile Dealers	195,220
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores	59,510
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	19,960
Gasoline Stations	19,630
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	10,260
Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing	5,180
State Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	4,540
Postal Service	3,420
Employment Services	3,270

Career Video

Title: "Automotive Technicians"

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Average Annual Salary	$38,560
Average Hourly Wage	$18.54
Total Employment	589,750