The
employment
outlook is excellent for Automotive Technicians.
Through the Employment & Career Services Center, Chabot College offers unique employment services to students. The Career & Employment Services Center offers workshops and individual assistance with job searches, resume preparation and interviewing techniques.
East Bay Works is a collaborative for job seekers and employers. The following links will lead you to East Bay Works and also to the Alameda County One Stop Centers for employment opportunities.
http://www.eastbayworks.org/job_listings.htm
Alameda
County One Stop Career Centers
Occupation Report
Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians
and Mechanics
State: California
Typical Educational/Training Level: Postsecondary
vocational award
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Licenses: This is a licensed occupation in California.
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Service Technicians and Mechanics licensing requirements.
Outlook: Read more about the outlook
for this occupation
Description: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul
automotive vehicles. Exclude "Automotive Body and Related
Repairers", "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine
Specialists", and "Electronic Equipment Installers and
Repairers, Motor Vehicles".
Wages: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Location |
2009 |
|||||
10% |
25% |
Median |
75% |
90% |
||
| United States | Hourly | $9.54 |
$12.49 |
$17.03 |
$22.71 |
$28.81 |
| Annual | $19,800 |
$26,000 |
$35,400 |
$47,200 |
$59,920 |
|
| California | Hourly | $10.81 |
$13.88 |
$18.63 |
$25.62 |
$31.79 |
| Annual | $22,500 |
$28,900 |
$38,800 |
$53,300 |
$66,100 |
|
Rank this occupation across all states by median wage.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey; California Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information
National Trends: Automotive service technicians and mechanics
| Location |
Employment |
Percent change |
|
2008 |
2018 |
||
| United States | 763,700 | 799,600 | 5% |
| California | 75,700 | 81,000 | 7% |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Projections; California Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information
State Trends: The state trend data are currently not directly comparable to the national trend data. Go to the State Trends page to see the state trend data. Find out more!
