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Job outlook for fleet technicians in the United States
Fleet technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected fleet technician job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 12,600 new jobs for fleet technicians are projected over the next decade.
Fleet technician salaries have increased 11% for fleet technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 6,584 fleet technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 147,698 active fleet technician job openings in the US.
The average fleet technician salary is $49,704.
Are fleet technician jobs in demand?
Fleet technician job and salary trends over time
Fleet technician jobs over time
Fleet technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,584 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 6,372 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 6,708 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 6,671 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 6,558 | 0.00% |
Average fleet technician salary over time
Fleet technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,704 | $23.90 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $48,021 | $23.09 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $46,882 | $22.54 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $45,902 | $22.07 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $44,724 | $21.50 | +1.5% |
Fleet technician jobs by state
Most common states for fleet technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,615 | 51% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 678 | 35% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 235 | 32% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 417 | 31% |
| 5 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,981 | 30% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 404 | 30% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 317 | 30% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 187 | 30% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,638 | 29% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 283 | 29% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,572 | 28% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 212 | 28% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,857 | 27% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 234 | 27% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,659 | 26% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,299 | 26% |
| 17 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1,157 | 26% |
| 18 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,648 | 25% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,428 | 25% |
| 20 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,662 | 24% |
Most common cities for fleet technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riviera Beach | 2 | 6% | $44,202 |
| 2 | Edwardsville | 1 | 4% | $50,466 |
| 3 | Gastonia | 2 | 3% | $49,809 |
| 4 | Berkeley | 2 | 2% | $61,247 |
| 5 | Conroe | 2 | 2% | $48,151 |
| 6 | Ankeny | 1 | 2% | $52,821 |
| 7 | Orlando | 4 | 1% | $44,858 |
| 8 | Fontana | 2 | 1% | $59,050 |
| 9 | Allentown | 1 | 1% | $52,228 |
| 10 | Boca Raton | 1 | 1% | $44,075 |
| 11 | Chino | 1 | 1% | $59,036 |
| 12 | New York | 3 | 0% | $57,249 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $48,274 |
| 14 | Columbus | 1 | 0% | $49,890 |
| 15 | Corpus Christi | 1 | 0% | $47,972 |
Fleet Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of fleet technician experts
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Fleet Technician job market given the pandemic?
Trish Serratore: The biggest trends facing the automotive service repair market are the need to help car owners understand that they still need to service their vehicles, even if they are not driving them as much due to remote working situations.
Smaller shops will have difficulties staying in business due to shutdowns and prior technician furloughs. Finding good technicians in this pandemic is just as complicated as before. Keeping technicians trained and updated will also be a factor in the repair business as shops get used to virtual and distance learning.
New graduates entering the field will need to showcase their credentials (ASE Certifications) and be able to quantify their experience. We are still hearing about a technician shortage, but many shops are still wary of an inexperienced individual.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Fleet Technicians in the next 3-5 years?
Trish Serratore: Vehicle manufacturers continue to add technology to their vehicles. Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS), collision avoidance technology, and telematics are just a few of these technologies. Infotainment will continue to be a prevalent factor as more folks want their vehicles to do what their phone does.