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 â 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage SOC: 13-1032 Occupation: Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | $76,650 | 7,790 | N/A | N/A |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3021 Occupation: Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $79,830 | 9,060 | 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 |
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment SOC: 49-2093 Occupation: Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $82,730 | 7,310 | N/A | N/A |
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles SOC: 49-2096 Occupation: Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $47,940 | 10,140 | 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 | $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 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,640 | 287,230 |
| 2023 | $58,970 | 285,030 |
| 2022 | $54,360 | 271,720 |
| 2021 | $48,690 | 261,420 |
| 2020 | $50,200 | 253,010 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,950 | 24,250 |
| 2023 | $49,990 | 23,230 |
| 2022 | $48,280 | 24,920 |
| 2021 | $46,730 | 23,080 |
| 2020 | $43,320 | 20,440 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,200 | 14,010 |
| 2023 | $46,270 | 14,330 |
| 2022 | $43,370 | 14,700 |
| 2021 | $38,170 | 15,020 |
| 2020 | $38,010 | 13,490 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,560 | 34,240 |
| 2023 | $44,140 | 36,080 |
| 2022 | $40,030 | 35,570 |
| 2021 | $37,540 | 34,700 |
| 2020 | $37,530 | 31,500 |