Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
in California
 

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Exclude "Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096). [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)[Top]
SkillsImportanceCompetence Level
Equipment Maintenance7743
Installation8757
Problem Identification7757
Repairing9057
Testing8338
Troubleshooting8752

Employment Projections[Top]
 AreaEstimated Year - Projected YearEmploymentEmployment ChangeAnnual Avg Openings
EstimatedProjectedNumberPercent
California 2018 - 202880,20079,500-700-0.977,050

Wages[Top]
AreaTime PeriodHourly MeanHourly by Percentile
25thMedian75th
California 2023$29.39$21.34$29.75$35.35

Education[Top]
Workers must have a Post secondary vocational training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Training Programs[Top]
The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
  1. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician
  2. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  3. Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
  4. Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
  5. Vehicle Emissions Inspection & Maintenance Technology/Techni
Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange[Top]
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