Ase master mechanic vs mechanic

The differences between ase master mechanics and mechanics 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 mechanic. Additionally, an ase master mechanic has an average salary of $66,934, which is higher than the $47,149 average annual salary of a mechanic.

The top three skills for an ase master mechanic include ASE, DOT and diagnosis. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Ase master mechanic vs mechanic overview

	ASE Master Mechanic	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$66,934	$47,149
Hourly rate	$32.18	$22.67
Growth rate	1%	4%
Number of jobs	43,414	100,534
Job satisfaction	5	4.25
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	40	42
Years of experience	2	2

Ase master mechanic vs mechanic salary

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

	ASE Master Mechanic	Mechanic
Average salary	$66,934	$47,149
Salary range	Between $44,000 And $99,000	Between $35,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	-	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Anheuser-Busch
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between ase master mechanic and mechanic education

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

	ASE Master Mechanic	Mechanic
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 36%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Ase master mechanic vs mechanic demographics

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

	ASE Master Mechanic	Mechanic
Average age	40	42
Gender ratio	Male, 98.6% Female, 1.4%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
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, 8.5% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 2.4% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	2%	2%

Differences between ase master mechanic and mechanic 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.

Mechanic example responsibilities.

Dismantle and re-assemble equipment, using hoists and hand tools, such as transfer cases, hydraulic cylinders, bell housings.
Identify issues with wire feeder and power source, break press, overhead cranes , 2 ton to 25 ton hoists.
chain saws, trimmers, tractors, push mowers, blowers, generators, cut saws, power washers, etc.
Work with networking, plumbing, troubleshooting electrical and performing mechanical repairs.
Monitor HVAC systems and operations, and ensure that routine preventive maintenance are performed according to establish schedules.
Complete repair of low-boy style trailers, and tractors with wet line PTO systems.

Ase master mechanic vs mechanic skills

Common ase master mechanic skills

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

Common mechanic skills

Hand Tools, 9%
Preventive Maintenance, 8%
Customer Service, 7%
Customer Vehicles, 7%
Diagnosis, 6%
Electrical Systems, 5%

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