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Automotive Engineering Technicians

Earnings

Salaries for engineering technicians in the automotive industry vary by employer, sector, location, experience, and specialty. In May 2023, engineering technicians and technologists who worked in motor vehicle manufacturing earned average saries of $77,280, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. It also reports the following average salaries for technicians and technologists (by specialty) in motor vehicle manufacturing:

  • mechanical: $83,520
  • electrical and electronics: $80,920
  • industrial: $70,030

Salaries for automotive engineering technicians ranged from $35,000 to more than $93,000 in 2024, according to PayScale.com. They earned average salaries of $54,834.

Automotive engineering technicians who work for a company usually receive employment benefits such as vacation days, sick leave, health and life insurance, and a savings and pension program.

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