The Auto Repair Technician major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Technician, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Technician, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bicycle Repairers SOC: 49-3091 Occupation: Bicycle Repairers | $40,360 | 12,590 | N/A | N/A |
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians SOC: 49-3092 Occupation: Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | $50,540 | 18,710 | N/A | N/A |
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers SOC: 51-2011 Occupation: Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $61,680 | 32,890 | N/A | N/A |
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers SOC: 51-2031 Occupation: Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $52,540 | 38,420 | N/A | N/A |
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers SOC: 49-1011 Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $78,300 | 600,680 | N/A | N/A |
Avionics Technicians SOC: 49-2091 Occupation: Avionics Technicians | $81,390 | 20,900 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,360 | 12,590 |
| 2023 | $38,320 | 13,980 |
| 2022 | $36,250 | 13,760 |
| 2021 | $34,690 | 14,760 |
| 2020 | $32,630 | 11,290 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,540 | 18,710 |
| 2023 | $47,950 | 17,360 |
| 2022 | $45,030 | 17,190 |
| 2021 | $43,560 | 16,030 |
| 2020 | $40,520 | 15,150 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,680 | 32,890 |
| 2023 | $61,240 | 29,810 |
| 2022 | $58,430 | 32,140 |
| 2021 | $49,480 | 33,320 |
| 2020 | $53,160 | 38,460 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,540 | 38,420 |
| 2023 | $50,270 | 47,960 |
| 2022 | $50,850 | 50,120 |
| 2021 | $47,440 | 45,990 |
| 2020 | $45,770 | 41,510 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,300 | 600,680 |
| 2023 | $75,820 | 589,880 |
| 2022 | $73,140 | 559,050 |
| 2021 | $71,260 | 526,240 |
| 2020 | $70,240 | 475,000 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,390 | 20,900 |
| 2023 | $77,420 | 21,280 |
| 2022 | $75,450 | 20,200 |
| 2021 | $69,280 | 18,910 |
| 2020 | $67,840 | 21,390 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,680 | 136,390 |
| 2023 | $75,020 | 137,630 |
| 2022 | $70,010 | 134,070 |
| 2021 | $65,380 | 125,440 |
| 2020 | $66,440 | 128,300 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,680 | 155,220 |
| 2023 | $48,740 | 151,910 |
| 2022 | $47,670 | 138,760 |
| 2021 | $47,270 | 137,300 |
| 2020 | $45,350 | 137,120 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,260 | 18,940 |
| 2023 | $45,320 | 16,890 |
| 2022 | $43,700 | 17,370 |
| 2021 | $37,920 | 16,230 |
| 2020 | $37,710 | 18,490 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,670 | 688,840 |
| 2023 | $47,770 | 676,570 |
| 2022 | $46,970 | 664,070 |
| 2021 | $46,880 | 629,780 |
| 2020 | $44,050 | 620,110 |