Automotive Service Technicians & Mechanics

$73,720 earning potential

Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.

$73,720

High-end Earners in

BPBP North Carolina ( Top 10% )

$45,350

median annual wage

$22

median hourly wage

Responsibilities

What do they typically do:
Identify problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment
Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience
Test parts and systems to ensure that they work properly
Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined
Perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels, and rotating tires
Repair or replace worn parts, such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and sensors
Perform repairs to manufacturer and customer specifications
Explain automotive problems and repairs to clients

BPBP North Carolina Job Outlook

3,248

Average annual job openings

28,714

Number of jobs by 2028

Expected growth from
2024 to 2028

BPBP North Carolina Job Outlook

3,248

Average annual job openings

28,714

Number of jobs by 2028

Expected growth
from 2024 to 2028