49-3023.00

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Includes mechanics who work on a specific type of vehicle (e.g., automobiles, trucks).

3.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is relatively safe from AI

Safer than 33% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 22% probability of automation for this role
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33%
of jobs safer
95
jobs riskier than this
+2.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

EV diagnostics and connected vehicle telematics enable remote issue detection, but physical repair work — replacing components, brake jobs, suspension work — requires hands-on dexterity in unstructured environments. The transition to EVs is changing the skills required but not eliminating the mechanic.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$46,830
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+2.0%
As fast as average
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →