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How much money do car mechanics who do electrical work make?

My son is interested in the computerized equipment that cars need to run. He’s still in high school, but he’s wondering if it might be a good job to do part time once he’s in college. He’s obsessed with cars! Do you know how much money car mechanics who do electrical work make?

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Elaine Duvet · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That sounds like a perfect job for your son! It takes a special skill set to know the ins and outs of your car’s intricate electrical system. How much mechanics make depends on a variety of factors. Here’s what we know about how much car mechanics who do electrical work make:
  • In the
    U.S.
    , an apprentice mechanic makes about $22 an hour.
  • Overall, the typical hourly pay for an automotive electrical mechanic is $19.48 an hour. However, in some areas, the average range of a mechanic is higher, between $19 an hour and $25 an hour.
  • Depending on your level of education, experience, and specific skill set, you could make much more than $20 an hour.
  • Most mechanics aren’t familiar with electric cars, so this may prove to be a lucrative focus of study. The average hourly rate of plug-in hybrid and EV mechanics is **$24.42 an hour. **
Now that you have a better idea of what a car mechanic who does electrical work makes, you and your son can decide if it’s the right job for him. When he’s off at college, make sure your son also has the best car insurance coverage for his own vehicle.
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