Tech Jobs Have a Wide Pay Gap
It’s no secret that technology jobs are in high demand. Accordingly, many offer high salaries.
But not all tech jobs are equally lucrative. Read on to find out which careers in the sector command the highest median paychecks, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Automotive technicians, sometimes called mechanics or service technicians, inspect vehicles and diagnose and repair problems. Because the automotive industry is becoming increasingly reliant on computer technology to power vehicle systems, automotive technicians who have an associate degree related to automobile repair may have an edge when looking for jobs.
National Salary Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics figures indicate that automotive technicians earned an average annual salary of $38,560 and an average hourly wage of $18.54 as of May 2011. Half of auto technicians reported annual salaries of between $26,850 and $47,540 and hourly wages of between $12.91 and $22.86. The 10 percent of automotive techs who earned the lowest made $20,620 or less per year, and the top 10 percent of earners made $59,600 or more per year. The BLS reports that auto technicians who receive certification from the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence may experience higher pay and better job opportunities.
Geographical Pay Variations
Bureau of Labor Statistics figures as of May 2011 indicate that automotive technicians earned comparable rates of pay whether working in metropolitan or nonmetropolitan areas. On average, the highest-paying jobs were concentrated along the southwest and northeast coastal states, with auto technicians working in Alaska reporting the highest average salary, $52,090 per year. Other high-paying states included the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Massachusetts and New Jersey. Auto techs in West Virginia reported the lowest average salary of any state, $28,040
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