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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in The United States
(Mecánicos de autobuses y camiones y especialistas en motores diesel)
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists -- Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, buses, and all types of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile diesel engines.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 49-3031.00 |
| Career Interests | RC |
| Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (Long OJT) Long-term on-the-job training |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.48 (low growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 285,300 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 299,100 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 28,400 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $31,990 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $50,360 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $74,090 |
| Career Cluster | Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (Transporte, distribución y logística) |
| Major Occupational Group | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair |
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