Automotive & Maintenance Careers & Salaries

Explore salary data for 4 careers in automotive & maintenance. The average median salary in this field is $52,785 per year, with 2,561,000 professionals employed nationwide.

Careers

Avg Median Salary

$52,785

Highest Paying

$65,550

Total Employed

2,561,000

All Automotive & Maintenance Careers Ranked by Salary

Career	Median Salary	Entry Level	Growth
#1 Aircraft Mechanic Postsecondary nondegree award	$65,550	$44,000	+6%	Details →
#2 Diesel Mechanic High school diploma	$55,400	$37,000	+5%	Details →
#3 Auto Mechanic Postsecondary nondegree award	$46,990	$32,000	+4%	Details →
#4 Maintenance Worker High school diploma	$43,200	$30,000	+5%	Details →

Explore Automotive & Maintenance Careers

Aircraft Mechanic

$65,550 median

Aircraft mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft engines and systems to ensure airworthiness.

Postsecondary nondegree award +6% growth

Diesel Mechanic

$55,400 median

Diesel mechanics inspect, repair, and overhaul diesel engines in trucks, buses, and heavy equipment.

High school diploma +5% growth

Auto Mechanic

$46,990 median

Auto mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles using diagnostic tools and equipment.

Postsecondary nondegree award +4% growth

Maintenance Worker

$43,200 median

Maintenance workers perform general upkeep and repair tasks for buildings including plumbing, electrical, and painting.

High school diploma +5% growth

About Automotive & Maintenance Careers

The automotive & maintenance field includes 4 careers tracked by StateSalaryData, employing 2,561,000 professionals across the United States. Salaries range from $43,200 (Maintenance Worker) to $65,550 (Aircraft Mechanic). Browse individual career pages for state-by-state breakdowns, city-level data, and career comparisons.