Automotive & Mobility
. How America Moves
Hiring

The future of mobility
is built by Technicians

From EV lines to assembly plants and fleets, skilled technicians build and maintain how America moves. See where the work is, what it pays, and the fastest path in, through Unmudl.

Where the work is
States highlighted for automotive & mobility on the Technician Map. Hover a pin for details.
Active state On the Technician Map
$45k–$90k
Typical wage range across automotive technician roles
~$58,230
Average U.S. technician wage across roles
600K+
Installation, maintenance & repair openings each year
No degree
Most roles start with a certificate or apprenticeship
In one line

An automotive & mobility technician builds and maintains vehicles and the systems that move them, EV assembly and charging, robotic production lines, and fleet equipment. It's hands-on work that typically pays $45,000–$90,000 and usually takes 6–18 months of training to enter.

Last reviewed June 2026 · National Technician Role Library
  • Typical pay$45k–$90k / yr
  • Time to start6–18 months
  • EducationNo 4-yr degree
  • Active states12 (see map)
The Industry

The people who build how we move

The shift to EVs and automated assembly is reshaping the auto industry. Technicians build the vehicles, run the robotic lines, and install the charging and fleet systems behind modern mobility.

Hands-on, well-paid work

Assemble vehicles, run robotic lines, and service EV charging and fleet systems.

EV transition drives demand

New EV plants and charging networks need technicians with electrical and controls skills.

No four-year degree required

Most roles start with a certificate, short course, or apprenticeship.

States active for automotive

ColoradoGeorgiaIllinoisKentuckyMichiganNew MexicoOhioSouth CarolinaTennesseeTexasIndianaAlabama
Roles in this industry

Automotive & mobility
careers

The roles automakers and mobility employers hire for most from the National Technician Role Library. Open any role for the full spec: pay, O*NET code, skills, training, and live jobs.

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