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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-3023
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$50,620
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
74,000
Proj. Annual Openings
704,640
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.7%
Top Skills
1.Repairing
2.Troubleshooting
3.Critical Thinking
4.Operations Monitoring
5.Equipment Maintenance
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
Common titles: Automotive Drivability Technician (Auto Drivability Tech), Automotive Mechanic (Auto Mechanic), Automotive Service Technician (Auto Service Tech), Automotive Technician (Auto Tech), Diagnostic Technician (Diagnostic Tech), Heavy Line Technician (Heavy Line Tech)
Representative Tasks
- •Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
- •Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
- •Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- •Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
- •Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Inspect vehicles to determine overall condition.
- •Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
- •Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction.
- •Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- •Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
Tools & Technologies
Apple Safari · hotMicrosoft Edge · hotMozilla Firefox · hotAlliance Automotive Shop ControllerAmcom AUTOS2000Blue Streak Electronics Buell DiagnosticCODA Engine Analysis SystemDatabase softwareNexiq Tech HDS Suite for PalmRecordkeeping software
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.9%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Outlook | Average | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $50,620 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |