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
9%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2028
2025 to 2028