Automotive Careers Specialist Salaries
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For those of you out there that are looking for a hands-on career that pays well and has plenty of demand for trained professionals, you should check out the latest automotive careers jobs and salaries. You'll be pleasantly surprised at the opportunities.
Basic Salary Structures
When considering automotive careers jobs and salaries, knowing the basic
salary structure of most positions will help you to determine a baseline
reading when comparing specific jobs and salaries. Most repair facilities
guarantee technicians a minimum weekly salary that depends upon geographical
area, training, and work experience. Some repair facilities offer a commission
structure based on the labor cost charged to the customer. This commission
structure will also vary in accordance with geographical area, training,
and work experience. If you are a member of an automotive labor union,
such as the International Union or United Automobile, your minimum weekly
salary and commission structure might be different based on accepted union
contracts.
Automotive Specialist Jobs and Salaries
Salaries for automotive careers vary based on jobs and specialties. Here
is what the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports as the earnings based
on automotive careers jobs and the accepted salaries in 2004.
- Local government - $38,160
- Automobile dealers - $38,060
- Automotive repair and maintenance - $28,810
- Gasoline stations - $28,030
- Automotive parts, accessories, and tire stores - $27,180
For automotive technicians and mechanics, median hourly earnings were $15.60, including commissions. The middle 50% of this group earned between $11.31 and $20.75 per hour.
How Specialist Certifications Affect Salaries
One thing that you can do to ensure that you earn top dollar for your
work is to earn one of the careers certifications in an automotive specialty.
Certification in an area such as automobile, medium/heavy truck, truck
equipment, school bus, collision repair technician, engine machinist,
alternate fuels technician, parts specialist, auto service consultation,
and collision damage estimation will increase the amount you can earn
because of your accepted expertise in the area.
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that you can make an educated decision about which schools you'd like
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Lincoln Tech® is a career-focused training school that offers short-term Automotive, Skilled Trades, Healthcare and Computers programs designed to get you into the workforce quickly. Programs vary by campus so contact a location near you to see the training options available. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. With national accreditation, state licensing and nearly 60 years of career education and job placement experience, Lincoln Tech® knows what it takes to help give you the competitive edge so you can establish yourself in a rewarding career. Get started today! |
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Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Put your career in gear with an Automotive, Automotive / Ford FACT,
Automotive / Toyota TPAT, Automotive & Diesel, Automotive/Diesel
& Industrial, Collision Repair and Refinish, or Diesel & Industrial
technology program from Universal Technical Institute (UTI), an
ASE/NATEF Master Certified provider of post-secondary technical
education training. UTI offers programs that can be completed in
as little as a year, and provides opportunities through the Custom
Training Group of UTI for manufacturer-specific advanced training
with: Audi, BMW, International Truck, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche,
Volvo and VW. Start training today for an entry-level position in
the automotive industry.
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Iowa Western Community College This is the training you need! You and IowaWestern's staff work together to train you as an entry-level technician with the skills you need to survive and thrive in this high-tech field. IowaWestern's nationally certified program includes engine repair, fuel and emission systems, electrical and electronic systems, manual and automatic transmissions, brakes, air-conditioning, steering and suspension systems, and powertrain management systems. |
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New England Institute of Technology New England Institute of Technology in Rhode Island is an accredited school offering tech focused degrees in 28 fields of study. Programs are offered in Automotive, Building, Business, Computers, Engineering, Medical, and much more. With a curriculum designed by industry professionals, you will learn the skills that employers are looking for. Extensive career placement services are offered. |
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Offering degree programs as varied as motorcycle mechanics and pastry arts, YTI Career Institute has the education you need no matter what your career goals are. Our programs are all designed and updated by industry insiders, so you know your education will always be relevant and marketable. Learn more about degree programs in business, technology, or culinary arts. Click here. |
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