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 |
2001 |
|||||
10% |
25% |
Median |
75% |
90% |
||
| United States | Hourly | $7.98 |
$10.33 |
$14.19 |
$19.25 |
$24.39 |
| Annual | $16,600 |
$21,500 |
$29,500 |
$40,000 |
$50,700 |
|
| California | Hourly | $8.81 |
$10.56 |
$14.84 |
$20.41 |
$25.67 |
| Annual | $18,300 |
$22,000 |
$30,900 |
$42,500 |
$53,400 |
|
How to interpret wage data; 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 |
Average annual job openings (due to growth and net replacement) |
|
2000 |
2010 |
|||
| United States | 839,700 | 990,700 | 18% |
34,900 |
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!
