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Mechanic & Technician Careers

Auto, aircraft, marine, diesel, motorcycle, EV — every mechanic specialty.

Mechanic work covers auto, diesel, aircraft, marine, motorcycle, and the increasingly important EV and hybrid specialties. Certifications and dealer relationships shape pay and progression.

25 careers in this collection

Compare mechanic career paths by vehicle category and setting (independent shop, dealer, fleet, manufacturer). EV and aircraft tracks command higher pay; auto and motorcycle tracks have lower entry barriers.
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Mechanical Engineer

Growing

Design and build mechanical systems from consumer products to industrial machines

Up to $140k✨ Bright Outlook
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First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Growing

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.

Up to $119k
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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Growing

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Up to $115k
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Master Automotive Technician

Growing

Lead complex vehicle diagnostics and teach junior technicians

Up to $110k
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Aircraft Mechanic

Growing

Maintain and repair aircraft structures, engines, and systems

Up to $105k
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Diesel Mechanic

Growing

A skilled tradesperson specializing in diesel engines and heavy equipment.

Up to $105k
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Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Growing

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment.

Up to $105k
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Mechanical Drafters

Growing

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

Up to $102k
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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Growing

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Up to $97k
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Refrigeration Mechanic

Growing

Service commercial refrigeration and cold-storage systems

Up to $95k
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Insulation Workers, Mechanical

Growing

Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.

Up to $91k
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Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Growing

Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.

Up to $86k
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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics

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Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.

Up to $86k
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

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Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines.

Up to $82k
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Marine Mechanic

Growing

Repair boats, outboard motors, and marine engines

Up to $80k
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Mechanic

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Diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles to keep them running safely and efficiently

Up to $80k
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Automotive Technician

Growing

Diagnose and repair cars and light trucks

Up to $75k
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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

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Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

Up to $74k
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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

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Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.

Up to $72k
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Motorcycle Mechanic

Growing

Service and repair motorcycles, scooters, and ATVs

Up to $70k
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Mechanical Door Repairers

Growing

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors.

Up to $70k
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Motorcycle Mechanics

Growing

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.

Up to $68k
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Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

Growing

Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.

Up to $67k
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Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

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Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.

Up to $61k
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Small Engine Mechanic

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Repair lawn mowers, chainsaws, and small gas-powered equipment

Up to $60k

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