Auto Repair Technology
Mechanic & Repair Technologies · federal classification: Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,228 | $41,938 to $55,931 | 348 | 92% |
| Associate's Degree | $58,750 | $52,560 to $63,654 | 189 | 98% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,712 | $71,710 to $84,823 | 7 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +3% (2024 to 2034), about 214,000 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $49,670 | +4.2% | 70,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $78,300 | +3.1% | 52,400 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $60,640 | +2.4% | 26,500 |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $47,590 | +0.7% | 15,800 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $51,680 | +1.6% | 14,600 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $78,680 | +4% | 11,300 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.