Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in Northeast

The employment outlook will be Moderate for automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 51%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%