Auto mechanic apprentice vs mechanic

The differences between auto mechanic apprentices and mechanics can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a mechanic has an average salary of $47,149, which is higher than the $37,671 average annual salary of an auto mechanic apprentice.

The top three skills for an auto mechanic apprentice include oil changes, R and engine tune-ups. The most important skills for a mechanic are hand tools, preventive maintenance, and customer service.

Auto mechanic apprentice vs mechanic overview

	Auto Mechanic Apprentice	Mechanic
Yearly salary	$37,671	$47,149
Hourly rate	$18.11	$22.67
Growth rate	3%	4%
Number of jobs	97,918	100,534
Job satisfaction	-	4.25
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 42%
Average age	44	42
Years of experience	-	2

Auto mechanic apprentice vs mechanic salary

Auto mechanic apprentices and mechanics have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Auto Mechanic Apprentice	Mechanic
Average salary	$37,671	$47,149
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $60,000	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 auto mechanic apprentice and mechanic education

There are a few differences between an auto mechanic apprentice and a mechanic in terms of educational background:

	Auto Mechanic Apprentice	Mechanic
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 45%	High School Diploma, 42%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Automotive Technology
Most common college	-	-

Auto mechanic apprentice vs mechanic demographics

Here are the differences between auto mechanic apprentices' and mechanics' demographics:

	Auto Mechanic Apprentice	Mechanic
Average age	44	42
Gender ratio	Male, 93.4% Female, 6.6%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.5% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 19.4% Asian, 1.9% White, 66.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	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	4%	2%

Differences between auto mechanic apprentice and mechanic duties and responsibilities

Auto mechanic apprentice example responsibilities.

Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
Utilize sophisticate diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and correct vehicle computer, electrical, and mechanical, problems.

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.

Auto mechanic apprentice vs mechanic skills

Common auto mechanic apprentice skills

Oil Changes, 20%
R, 17%
Engine Tune-Ups, 12%
MIG, 11%
Body Shop, 10%
Customer Vehicles, 8%

Common mechanic skills

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

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