Considering taking on the challenge of an education in diesel and heavy vehicle repair, but not sure the time investment will be worth it when you鈥檙e done training? It鈥檚 important to consider the outlook of an industry before committing, after all鈥攆ar too many fresh graduates enter the workforce to find they鈥檝e trained themselves for vanishing or slow-developing industries, leaving them to struggle against more qualified candidates with years or even decades of experience.
Let鈥檚 take a look at the outlook for diesel/heavy vehicle mechanics and help you make an informed decision about your education.
According to BLS statistics, the outlook for diesel/heavy vehicle mechanics . Overall growth will be driven by growing shipping fleets, as additional mechanics become necessary to keep up. Other opportunities will arise in modernization efforts as dated technology falls behind environmental regulations. Despite these opportunities, overall growth remains average due to advances in technology resulting in more durable engines and more effective diagnostic technology allowing fewer mechanics to achieve the same results.
Pay for diesel mechanics now, and in years to come, averages slightly higher than the median for all installation, maintenance, and repair occupations鈥�$42,320 per year versus $41,020 per year (). The worst earning diesel service technicians and mechanics earned significantly less than that, less than $26,820, while top earners cleared $63,250. The best opportunities for top earners came from commissions and regular overtime opportunities in the private sector, but government technicians and mechanics ultimately saw the highest median earnings at $49,130 per year. Wages can be expected to maintain average growth between 2012 and 2022.
While not as difficult to keep up with as many other industries, diesel/heavy vehicle mechanics should expect to continue learning throughout their careers as new technologies, techniques, and tools rise to prominence, especially if they want to stay in the upper end of the industry鈥檚 wage potential. Experienced mechanics may receive special training from manufacturers and vendors courtesy of their employers, possibly improving their earning potential without further personal investment.
For the foreseeable future, working for the government remains a diesel/heavy vehicle mechanics graduate鈥檚 best opportunity for a high earning potential. Including government, the top five industries for diesel are:
There you have it鈥攄iesel/heavy vehicle mechanics has a healthy outlook for the next decade. If you鈥檙e chasing your passion, this industry is set for normal growth, wages look solid, and your skills will likely hold up for years to come. If you decide down the line to pursue more advanced mechanical studies, you could have a sound base of mechanical knowledge to build upon,
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