U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsDiagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Excludes "Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 587,510 | 0.7 % | $18.36 | $38,200 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.71 | $12.65 | $17.21 | $22.73 | $28.65 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $20,200 | $26,320 | $35,790 | $47,280 | $59,590 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | 220,680 | 27.68 | $16.92 | $35,200 |
| Automobile Dealers | 185,670 | 18.46 | $20.59 | $42,830 |
| Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores | 57,620 | 11.83 | $16.09 | $33,470 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 19,820 | 0.35 | $21.94 | $45,640 |
| Gasoline Stations | 19,430 | 2.37 | $16.33 | $33,960 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | 220,680 | 27.68 | $16.92 | $35,200 |
| Automobile Dealers | 185,670 | 18.46 | $20.59 | $42,830 |
| Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores | 57,620 | 11.83 | $16.09 | $33,470 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 9,960 | 3.22 | $17.60 | $36,620 |
| Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing | 4,950 | 3.06 | $19.15 | $39,840 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | (8) | (8) | $31.21 | $64,910 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 210 | 0.04 | $30.91 | $64,280 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 30 | 0.02 | $30.14 | $62,700 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 410 | 0.26 | $29.88 | $62,140 |
| Couriers and Express Delivery Services | 1,390 | 0.29 | $29.47 | $61,300 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 54,880 | 3.92 | 0.85 | $20.52 | $42,690 |
| Texas | 43,270 | 4.29 | 0.93 | $17.98 | $37,390 |
| New York | 35,350 | 4.24 | 0.92 | $18.24 | $37,930 |
| Florida | 35,150 | 4.95 | 1.07 | $18.05 | $37,550 |
| Pennsylvania | 31,740 | 5.79 | 1.25 | $17.22 | $35,810 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1,780 | 6.20 | 1.34 | $16.66 | $34,650 |
| West Virginia | 4,200 | 6.11 | 1.32 | $13.13 | $27,320 |
| Montana | 2,580 | 6.07 | 1.31 | $16.79 | $34,920 |
| Maine | 3,420 | 5.92 | 1.28 | $17.19 | $35,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 31,740 | 5.79 | 1.25 | $17.22 | $35,810 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1,540 | 4.98 | 1.08 | $24.94 | $51,870 |
| District of Columbia | 410 | 0.64 | 0.14 | $22.68 | $47,180 |
| Maryland | 12,700 | 5.16 | 1.12 | $20.83 | $43,320 |
| Connecticut | 8,110 | 5.07 | 1.10 | $20.78 | $43,230 |
| Massachusetts | 14,330 | 4.60 | 0.99 | $20.73 | $43,110 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 15,130 | 4.27 | 0.92 | $19.87 | $41,330 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 14,300 | 2.87 | 0.62 | $19.70 | $40,970 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 13,840 | 3.62 | 0.78 | $18.46 | $38,390 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 9,720 | 3.89 | 0.84 | $18.81 | $39,120 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 9,570 | 4.35 | 0.94 | $17.97 | $37,380 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 8,820 | 4.89 | 1.06 | $18.66 | $38,810 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 8,150 | 4.84 | 1.05 | $18.64 | $38,770 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 8,130 | 3.55 | 0.77 | $23.16 | $48,180 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 7,270 | 3.63 | 0.79 | $18.68 | $38,840 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 7,150 | 5.69 | 1.23 | $17.96 | $37,350 |