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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 936 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 922 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 974 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 964 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 951 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,369 | $17.97 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $35,707 | $17.17 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $34,536 | $16.60 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $33,552 | $16.13 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $32,636 | $15.69 | +1.6% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 586 | 19% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 154 | 15% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 110 | 15% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 261 | 14% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 129 | 13% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 97 | 13% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 79 | 13% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 74 | 13% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,206 | 12% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 671 | 12% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 567 | 12% |
| 12 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 767 | 11% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 757 | 11% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 680 | 11% |
| 15 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 550 | 11% |
| 16 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 505 | 11% |
| 17 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 340 | 11% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 100 | 11% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 175 | 10% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 138 | 10% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bessemer | 1 | 4% | $32,001 |
| 2 | Brownsburg | 1 | 4% | $40,475 |
| 3 | Sioux City | 1 | 1% | $44,693 |
Skyline College
Skyline College
Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies/Technicians
Julia Johnson: You will be starting out as a Lube Tech for your first job in the automotive industry. You will be expected to perform maintenance services accurately and within the industry standard timeframe. It may seem like it’s not challenging enough or too repetitive, but you will be expected to prove yourself at this level before you can advance.
Julia Johnson: The skill that will be the most important in the next 3-5 years is electrical diagnosis and repair. Almost every system on modern vehicles has an electrical component, so gaining a solid understanding of electrical fundamentals is essential.
Julia Johnson: The fastest way to advance in your career is to begin earning your ASE Certifications. You should plan to earn your G-1 ASE certification within the first 6 months of your employment. There are 9 certificates in the A Series and if you earn them all, you will be an ASE certified Master Technician.