Automotive : Automotive Technician Salary

Automotive Technician Salary Biography
The amount of pay from company to company does not vary too much, but you do have a wide variety of compensation methods. There are various combinations of hourly and commission pay rates, which depending on what type of work you specialize in can vary your bottom line considerably. Where I work the one who made the most in 2006 brought in $95,000 and he does alot of simple things such as alignments, engine repair, suspension. He works in very high volume with fast efficiency, in early out late. Then there is a guy who probably only brought in about $50,000 who specializes in on board computers, programming, and electronics. This is where I get pissed. There is no problem with making $95,000 doing alot of grunt work and alignments but the most intellectuals in the field should be compensated much higher for their skills. And I beleive this day will come, so any computer guys out there-stick with it.
I went through the T-TEN program, and its a very good program. However, with enough drive and determination(see:experience) you can know just as much as a T-TEN tech.... the only difference with T-TEN is just like any other degree. Its just a peice of paper, it gets you in the door and looks good on your resume, but you can make this up with time, experience, and a job well done. I make about 45-55 a year, and ive only been on the line(not under a mentor and flat rate) for about almost a year. The money is there if you dont mind waking up every morning and busting your ass. This isnt a job for the lazy, and its also a job where who you know effects your pay grade(isnt everything now adays though?). But hey, it beats sitting in an office all day long right?

Automotive Technician Salary

Automotive

Tuesday, 1 January 2013

Automotive Technician Salary

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