Automotive technicians are responsible for maintaining, inspecting and repairing light trucks and cars. Depending upon where you work and the amount of experience you have in the field, your pay is going to vary accordingly. On average, you can expect to earn around $17 per hour working in the field.

1. Typical Auto Technician Salaries
Automotive technicians are responsible
for maintaining, inspecting and repairing
light trucks and cars. These individuals
have a number of different duties,
depending upon where it is that they
work. Some of the common duties are
outlined below, as well as what one
might expect to get paid when working
as an automotive technician.
Automotive technicians generally do the following:
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Identify any mechanical problems, often from using computerized
equipment to diagnose the problem
Testing systems and parts to make sure they are in proper working
order
Following a checklist to make sure any critical parts are inspected
Performing basic maintenance and care, such as oil changes, tune-ups,
rotating tires and checking all of the different fluid levels
Replacing or repairing any worn parts, such as wheel bearings or brake
pads
Disassembling and reassembling parts
Using testing equipment to make sure any repairs and maintenance
are done properly
Explaining to the customer what the problem is with their vehicle and
what needs to be done to fix it
Technicians work on standard vehicle components, such as transmissions,
engines and drive trains. These individuals also have to be familiar with a
number of different electronic systems. Steering systems, transmissions and
braking are controlled mainly by electronic components and computers.
Other types of integrated electronic systems, like an accident-avoidance
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2. sensor, are becoming more prevalent also. Plus, a number of technicians are
also required to work on a vehicle that doesn’t run on traditional fuels, but
rather, those of electricity and ethanol.
Automotive technicians will have to use a number of different tools, such as
pneumatic wrenches, welding torches, lathes, hoists and jacks. These tools
are often owned by the employer. Common hand tools like ratchets, sockets,
pliers and wrenches are often owned by the technician. Experienced workers
will generally have thousands invested in their tools.
How Much Can I Expect to Earn?
The average annual wage for those working as an automotive technician was
$36,610 as of 2012. Average wage means that half of all individuals working
in the field are going to earn more than that, while the other half will earn
less. Those who were in the lowest 10 percent earned less than $21,000,
while those in the top 10 percent were earning more than $60,000 annually.
There are different industries for these professionals to work, which can also
play a role in how much money one can expect to make every year. For
example:
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Government - $47,000
Automobile dealerships - $41,000
Automotive accessories, parts and tire stores - $31,000
Gas stations - $31,000
Depending upon where you work and the amount of experience you have in
the field, your pay is going to vary accordingly. On average, you can expect
to earn around $17 per hour working in the field.
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