Automotive technicians are in high demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were about 338,000 automobile service technicians working in the U.S. as of May 2018 — and that number is expected to grow by 6% between 2018 and 2028. The BLS also reports that jobs for automotive service technicians offer some of the highest average wages of any occupation: more than $40 per hour on average across all industries.

Work with your hands.

The ability to work with your hands is an important skill for any automotive technician. You need to be able to use tools and troubleshoot problems, so it’s a good idea to learn the correct way to use them.

In addition, working with your hands will help you develop an understanding of how things are put together, which will help when diagnosing problems and figuring out what needs replacing or repairing.

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