Ase master mechanic vs master automotive technician

The differences between ase master mechanics and master automotive technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an ase master mechanic and a master automotive technician. Additionally, an ase master mechanic has an average salary of $66,934, which is higher than the $66,289 average annual salary of a master automotive technician.

The top three skills for an ase master mechanic include ASE, DOT and diagnosis. The most important skills for a master automotive technician are diagnosis, electrical systems, and ASE.

Ase master mechanic vs master automotive technician overview

	ASE Master Mechanic	Master Automotive Technician
Yearly salary	$66,934	$66,289
Hourly rate	$32.18	$31.87
Growth rate	1%	1%
Number of jobs	43,414	124,843
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Associate Degree, 39%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	2	2

Ase master mechanic vs master automotive technician salary

Ase master mechanics and master automotive technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	ASE Master Mechanic	Master Automotive Technician
Average salary	$66,934	$66,289
Salary range	Between $44,000 And $99,000	Between $40,000 And $107,000
Highest paying City	-	Austin, TX
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Medical Billing
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between ase master mechanic and master automotive technician education

There are a few differences between an ase master mechanic and a master automotive technician in terms of educational background:

	ASE Master Mechanic	Master Automotive Technician
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	Associate Degree, 39%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Ase master mechanic vs master automotive technician demographics

Here are the differences between ase master mechanics' and master automotive technicians' demographics:

	ASE Master Mechanic	Master Automotive Technician
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 98.6% Female, 1.4%	Male, 95.9% Female, 4.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 5.0% White, 61.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.7% Asian, 5.1% White, 61.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between ase master mechanic and master automotive technician duties and responsibilities

Ase master mechanic example responsibilities.

Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Provide customers with oil changes, tire repairs/changing battery replacement/bulb replacement.

Master automotive technician example responsibilities.

Manage daily repair activities for high-volume Honda repair facility.
Perform hands-on diagnosis and servicing of BMW engines, transmissions, steering and suspension, brakes and electrical systems.
Instruct ASE classes with independently prepare courses.
Perform bumper to bumper repairs on Chrysler brand vehicles.
Attend all necessary training and updates to Chrysler standards.
Perform major automotive repair: electrical, brakes, A/C repairs, engines, etc.

Ase master mechanic vs master automotive technician skills

Common ase master mechanic skills

ASE, 14%
DOT, 12%
Diagnosis, 8%
Brake Systems, 7%
Engine Repair, 7%
Routine Maintenance, 7%

Common master automotive technician skills

Diagnosis, 28%
Electrical Systems, 11%
ASE, 10%
Customer Service, 10%
Mechanical Repairs, 7%
AC, 4%

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