Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)
Occupation description: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Excludes "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).
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Employment and Job Openings
| |
Average employment |
Average annual openings |
| |
2010 estimate | 2020 projection | Percent change |
Growth | Replacement | Total |
| Alaska |
1,589 | 1,704 |
7.2 | 12 |
41 | 52 |
| United States |
723,400 | 848,200 |
17.3 | 12,470 |
18,700 | 31,170 |
Job outlook
- Alaska:
Alaska’s employment growth is low with very high employment opportunities. Read more.
2012 Wages
Labor Force Indicators
2011 Worker Characteristics
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| Total workers | Nonresident workers |
Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
| 2,044 | 275 |
13.5 | 32.2 |
20.0 |
| |
| 2011 Potential Supply
|
| Qualified but working in another occupation | 263 |
| Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 96 |
| UI claimants previously working in occupation | 313 |
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| 2011 ALEXsys Employment Data
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| Number of registrants |
2,211 |
| Number of job position postings |
379 |
| Ratio of registrants to job position postings
| 5.8 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
| Education: High school diploma or equivalent |
Work experience: None |
On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training |
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