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Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology
  1. Las Positas College
  2. Automotive Technology
  3. The Job Market

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The Job Market

 

Each year the Bureau of Statistics lists the need for automotive technicians as one of the nation's highest.
Entry-level AST Certificate holders typically start at $18-25 per hour. Those who hold the AT Certificate and a California State License in the Bay Area can earn an average of $35.00 to $63.00 per hour. Students who hope to manage a shop, own their own automotive-related business, or just want to continue to a four-year school in their futures should consider the AS degree, which includes the AS Certificate plus General Education.

Tech Career Path Job Market and Income growth presentation.

Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:

Employment (1) Employment
RSE (3)
Mean hourly
wage
Mean annual
wage (2)
Wage RSE (3)
639,700 0.7 % $20.51 $42,660 0.3 %

Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:

Percentile 10% 25% 50%
(Median)
75% 90%
Hourly Wage $10.87 $14.12 $19.02 $25.77 $31.46
Annual Wage (2) $22,610 $29,370 $39,550 $53,590 $65,430

 

1) U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

SalaryJourneyman Auto Technician in Bay Area $30+ per hour

 

Employment growthAuto Technician Job Growth 8.5%

 
 

From California Employment Development Department

 

For more information please contact:

Professor Hagopian
  (925) 424-1171
  bhagopian@laspositascollege.edu

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