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Automotive Service Mechanic

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AVG. SALARY

$45,310

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EDUCATION

1-2 years post-secondary training

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$45,310

Entry Annual Wage

$28,310

Experienced Annual Wage

$72,370

Average Hourly Wage

$21.78

Entry Hourly Wage

$13.61

Experienced Hourly Wage

$34.79

Median Hourly Wage

$18.90

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Enid MSA $43,870 or $21.09/hr $27,040 or $13.00/hr $74,080 or $35.62/hr
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $42,160 or $20.27/hr $27,290 or $13.12/hr $61,740 or $29.68/hr
Lawton MSA $44,450 or $21.37/hr $27,720 or $13.33/hr $61,880 or $29.75/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $47,390 or $22.78/hr $28,700 or $13.80/hr $75,310 or $36.21/hr
Tulsa MSA $46,550 or $22.38/hr $29,380 or $14.13/hr $75,050 or $36.08/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $41,310 or $19.86/hr $23,510 or $11.30/hr $66,300 or $31.88/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $41,880 or $20.13/hr $26,420 or $12.70/hr $62,390 or $30.00/hr
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $41,420 or $19.91/hr $26,880 or $12.93/hr $62,300 or $29.95/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $42,060 or $20.22/hr $27,110 or $13.03/hr $61,330 or $29.49/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 4%
Job Openings 870 estimated annual job openings
Employment 8,430 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Northeast 340 3% 1 N/A 35
Northwest 430 2% 1 N/A 44
Southeast 800 2% 2 N/A 81
Southwest 400 2% 1 N/A 40
Tulsa MSA 2,730 5% 14 N/A 287
Lawton MSA 260 4% 1 N/A 27
Oklahoma City MSA 3,270 5% 16 N/A 343
Enid 150 7% 1 N/A 17

National Earnings

The earnings information below is for the occupational group Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics. The occupation Automotive Service Mechanic is part of this group.

Average Annual Wage

$49,690

Average Hourly Wage

$23.89

Average Annual Range

$29,270 to $75,360

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +1%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 7330 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment large occupation
  This was a large occupation in the United States, employing 733,200 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Slower than average growth
  The number of vehicles already in use is expected to continue to rise, and some service technicians will be needed to perform basic maintenance and repair tasks, such as replacing brake pads and changing oil. Increasingly, however, new vehicles are being built with interconnected sensors, cameras, and instruments that allow for predictive maintenance and remote diagnosis, thus reducing maintenance workhours. Additionally, the increasing prevalence of electric vehicles in the marketplace may limit future demand for automotive service technicians and mechanics, because these vehicles require less maintenance and repair. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2022.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Retail trade (NAICS44-450) (43.1%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (NAICS441000) (40.6%)
  • Automobile dealers (NAICS441100) (33.2%)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (31.5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (NAICS811000) (31.3%)
  • Automotive repair and maintenance (NAICS811100) (31%)
  • Automotive mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance (NAICS811110) (26.4%)
  • Self-employed workers (13%)
  • Automotive parts, accessories, and tire stores (NAICS441300) (6.9%)

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