Automotive Engineering Technicians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$74,510/yr
Typical range
$59,510 – $88,110
Education
Associate degree
Time to entry
About 2 years
What a Automotive Engineering Technicians does
You'll assist in designing, testing, and improving vehicles by working on engines, transmissions, safety systems, and other components. Your role bridges the gap between engineers' designs and real-world automotive performance.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Civil Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Transportation Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Water/Wastewater Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Manufacturing Engineers — $102,440/yr
- Validation Engineers — $102,440/yr
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