Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers in North Central

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

• Demand for this occupation is driven by vehicle sales and aging bus and truck fleets. This occupation may be indirectly impacted by current automotive tariffs. 

• Key trends in this occupation include the influx of electric (EV) and hybrid vehicles that generally require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engines. This occupation will increasingly require specialized training on electrical systems, high-voltage batteries, and charging infrastructure. Vehicles increasing have integrated software, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Over-the-air (OTA) updates allow manufacturers to remotely push improvements, bug fixes, new features, and security patches. 

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

• Approximately 620 people work in this occupation.
• Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 44%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 20%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%