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How much does an Automotive Technician make in the United States?
Average base salary
20.2k salaries reported, updated at Sep 20, 2020
$19.47
per hour
The average salary for a automotive technician is $19.47 per hour in the United States and $5,250 overtime per year.
Additional compensation
Overtime
$5,250
per year
Most common benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What does an Automotive Technician do?
An automotive technician is a service professional who repairs cars, inspects vehicles and provides maintenance for various kinds of automobiles. Alternative titles for this role include service technician, service tech or auto technician. To diagnose issues, automotive technicians need to have familiarity with complex electronic systems since computers control most modern cars. Automotive technicians diagnose and perform comprehensive repairs to care for vehicles.
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Working as an Automotive Technician
- Following protocols and any state laws concerning safety, emissions, and other standards
- Identifying mechanical problems though a run of diagnostics
- Working alongside and consulting with other service technicians
- Performing preventative maintenance on vehicles, not limited to, replacing filters, changing oil and rotating tires
- Establishing relationships with customers and giving advice
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about being an Automotive Technician
