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Industries / Automobile Dealers

Significant Points

(Abstract from Industry Outlook)

Automobile Dealers

	Most jobs in automobile dealers offer above-average earnings, but require only 2 years of postsecondary training or less.

	Automobile dealers are expected to decline in number but increase in size, as consolidation continues in the industry.

	Employment growth is expected to be average but sensitive to downturns in the economy.

Industry Description


	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used automobiles and light trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans.



	Source: MyPlan.com L.L.C. 2012, U.S. Census Bureau, 2011

Industry Video

Title: "Automobile Dealers"

Duration: 02:18

Industry Subsectors

	New Car Dealers

	Used Car Dealers

	Recreational Vehicle Dealers

	Motorcycle Dealers

	Boat Dealers

	All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers

Top Ten Careers

U.S. National Figures.

Automobile Dealers
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	590,040
Retail Salespersons	263,050
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	67,880
Parts Salespersons	60,770
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	44,880
Office Clerks, General	38,140
Customer Service Representatives	32,460
Counter and Rental Clerks	31,630
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	30,640
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers	29,200

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Interesting Fact

Wal-Mart is the largest employer in the world (1,300,000 employees). 3 of the top 10 employers in the world are American; 4 of the top 10 are Chinese.

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