Summary Report for:
49-3023.00 - Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
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49-3023.01 Automotive Master Mechanics 
Wages & Employment | Additional Information
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2008) | $16.88 hourly, $35,100 annual |
| Employment (2008) | 764,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2008-2018) | 
Slower than average (3% to 6%)
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| Projected need (2008-2018) | 181,700 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2008-2018 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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- Automotive service technicians and mechanics
. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition.