Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023) in Connecticut



Home State Bridgeport-Stamford Danbury Hartford New Haven Norwich-New London Torrington Waterbury

Select Occupation

State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		8,330
Mean wage		$24.34
Entry wage		$15.25
10th percentile wage		$13.41
50th percentile wage		$23.59
90th percentile wage		$36.51

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	4,790	57.4%
Other Services	3,000	36.1%
Public Administration	230	2.8%
Financial Activities	100	1.2%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	60	$29.61
Public Administration	230	$29.46
Professional and Business Services	70	$28.01
Leisure and Hospitality		$27.64

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Exclude "Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$23.59		$26.12		-$2.53
2018	$23.52	+.3%	$26.04	+.3%	-$2.52
2017	$23.06	+2.0%	$25.53	+2.0%	-$2.47
2016	$22.37	+3.1%	$24.77	+3.1%	-$2.39
2015	$21.93	+2.0%	$24.28	+2.0%	-$2.35
2014	$21.50	+2.0%	$23.81	+2.0%	-$2.30
2013	$21.06	+2.1%	$23.32	+2.1%	-$2.25
2012	$20.62	+2.1%	$22.83	+2.1%	-$2.21
2011	$20.32	+1.5%	$22.50	+1.5%	-$2.17
2010	$19.88	+2.2%	$22.01	+2.2%	-$2.13
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.59		$23.07		$0.52
2018	$23.52	+.3%	$22.87	+.9%	$0.65
2017	$23.06	+2.0%	$22.17	+3.1%	$0.89
2016	$22.37	+3.1%	$21.58	+2.8%	$0.79
2015	$21.93	+2.0%	$21.08	+2.3%	$0.85
2014	$21.50	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	$0.86
2013	$21.06	+2.1%	$20.20	+2.2%	$0.86
2012	$20.62	+2.1%	$19.79	+2.1%	$0.83
2011	$20.32	+1.5%	$19.45	+1.7%	$0.87
2010	$19.88	+2.2%	$19.15	+1.6%	$0.73

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


	State of Connecticut Department of Labor - Office of Research 200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109 / Phone: 860-263-6285 LMI Home \| CTDOL Home \| CT.gov \| Feedback \| Disclaimer \| Privacy Policy \| Accessibility Policy Product funded by a grant awarded by USDOL's Employment and Training Administration. (more)