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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$63,060$75,770Higher
Hourly median$30.32/hr$36.43/hr
Middle half of workers earn$46,090 – $80,900$61,820 – $91,210
Jobs in Greater Boston9,360Higher3,110
Massachusetts change 2024–34+5.7%Higher+5.1%
Massachusetts openings a year1,290Higher440
Typical U.S. entry educationPostsecondary nondegree awardHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job trainingLong-term on-the-job training
AI exposure17Lower11LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston6More1

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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