Average Salary and Job Outcomes With a Medium & Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology & Technician Degree
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
What Do You Learn With This Degree?
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the specialized maintenance and repair of trucks, buses, and other commercial and industrial vehicles. Includes instruction in diesel engine mechanics, suspension and steering, brake systems, electrical and electronic systems, preventive maintenance inspections, drive trains, gasoline engine mechanics, HVAC systems, and auxiliary equipment installation and repair.
What Can You Do With This Degree?
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.
U.S. Summary
Job & Salary Averages
- Salary Value (U.S.): $44,192
"Salary Value" is a salary score which represents the average of salary medians for all jobs attainable with this degree, per metro area and/or per state.
- Average of Job Growth Averages (U.S.): 6.7%
The "average of job growth averages" is an average of national job growth rates for all jobs attainable with this degree.
- Avg. Years of Work Experience Needed: 2-4 years
Education Costs
- Avg. Undergrad. Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $7,189/yr
- Avg. Undergrad. In-State Cost (U.S.): $4,270/yr
- Avg. Graduate Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $12,710/yr
- Avg. Graduate In-State Cost (U.S.): $12,710/yr
- Avg. Combined Out-of-State Cost (U.S.): $7,289/yr
- Avg. Combined In-State Cost (U.S.): $4,423/yr
All information is based on data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and National Center for Education Statistics.
This chart visualizes the percentage of jobs requiring a particular degree level (including if a degree isn't required by most employers).
Average Salary Medians
What Are Salary Medians?
Salary median is the average salary amount earned by workers, calculated per industry or per metro area. Average salary median is an average of median salaries for jobs that are attainable with this degree. Metro area average salary median is the average of salary medians for jobs within a metro area. State average salary median is the average of all metro area average salary medians within that state.
For more information about salary medians and average salary medians, please read this blog post, "Average Salary Median" vs. "Salary Median".
Click on any state in the table below to see which metro areas earn the highest median salaries. If you see "N/A" next to a state, it means that no data is available about that state for this degree.
Overall Salary Value: $44,192
The state with the highest salary value for this degree is Alaska ($62,228) in the Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Salary Values for AlaskaAlaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Alaska ($62,510).
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$62,228 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Salary Values for AlabamaHuntsville, AL metro area has the highest salary value in Alabama ($50,625).
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$41,545 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Salary Values for ArkansasLittle Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest salary value in Arkansas ($42,235).
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$37,376 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Salary Values for ArizonaArizona nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Arizona ($47,500).
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$43,460 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Salary Values for CaliforniaSan Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest salary value in California ($71,380).
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$51,719 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Salary Values for ColoradoGreeley, CO metro area has the highest salary value in Colorado ($57,365).
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$49,367 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Salary Values for ConnecticutHartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area has the highest salary value in Connecticut ($57,450).
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$51,278 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Salary Values for FloridaPort St. Lucie, FL metro area has the highest salary value in Florida ($50,110).
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$43,059 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Salary Values for GeorgiaSavannah, GA metro area has the highest salary value in Georgia ($48,810).
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$41,778 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Salary Values for HawaiiUrban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest salary value in Hawaii ($58,325).
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$52,775 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Salary Values for IowaDes Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest salary value in Iowa ($50,890).
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$44,632 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Salary Values for IdahoLewiston, ID-WA metro area has the highest salary value in Idaho ($49,650).
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$43,013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Salary Values for IllinoisChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Illinois ($51,910).
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$44,072 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Salary Values for IndianaColumbus, IN metro area has the highest salary value in Indiana ($49,525).
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$43,790 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Salary Values for KansasTopeka, KS metro area has the highest salary value in Kansas ($49,325).
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$42,124 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Salary Values for KentuckyLexington-Fayette, KY metro area has the highest salary value in Kentucky ($43,015).
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$38,308 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Salary Values for LouisianaBaton Rouge, LA metro area has the highest salary value in Louisiana ($50,845).
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$43,780 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Salary Values for MassachusettsBoston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has the highest salary value in Massachusetts ($54,800).
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$49,788 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Salary Values for MarylandCalifornia-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest salary value in Maryland ($59,770).
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$45,829 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Salary Values for MainePortland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest salary value in Maine ($47,835).
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$42,548 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Salary Values for MichiganMonroe, MI metro area has the highest salary value in Michigan ($50,560).
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$44,708 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Salary Values for MinnesotaMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest salary value in Minnesota ($51,875).
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$46,133 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Salary Values for MissouriKansas City, MO-KS metro area has the highest salary value in Missouri ($49,600).
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$41,597 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Salary Values for MississippiJackson, MS metro area has the highest salary value in Mississippi ($43,900).
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$36,193 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Salary Values for MontanaEast-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Montana ($50,200).
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$45,452 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for North CarolinaCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area has the highest salary value in North Carolina ($49,520).
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$42,446 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for North DakotaFargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest salary value in North Dakota ($53,385).
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$50,756 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Salary Values for NebraskaOmaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest salary value in Nebraska ($47,250).
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$43,123 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Salary Values for New HampshirePortsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest salary value in New Hampshire ($54,095).
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$49,419 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Salary Values for New JerseyOcean City, NJ metro area has the highest salary value in New Jersey ($53,905).
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$53,108 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Salary Values for New MexicoFarmington, NM metro area has the highest salary value in New Mexico ($44,540).
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$39,698 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Salary Values for NevadaNevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Nevada ($59,560).
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$53,186 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Salary Values for New YorkNew York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest salary value in New York ($55,010).
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$43,767 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Salary Values for OhioCleveland-Elyria, OH metro area has the highest salary value in Ohio ($48,715).
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$42,739 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Salary Values for OklahomaOklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest salary value in Oklahoma ($47,705).
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$41,314 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Salary Values for OregonSalem, OR metro area has the highest salary value in Oregon ($51,760).
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$46,366 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Salary Values for PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest salary value in Pennsylvania ($50,210).
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$43,261 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Salary Values for Puerto RicoSan Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest salary value in Puerto Rico ($22,465).
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$19,979 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Salary Values for South CarolinaColumbia, SC metro area has the highest salary value in South Carolina ($45,085).
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$39,194 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Salary Values for South DakotaSioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest salary value in South Dakota ($47,095).
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$43,560 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Salary Values for TennesseeNashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has the highest salary value in Tennessee ($46,625).
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$40,152 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Salary Values for TexasMidland, TX metro area has the highest salary value in Texas ($57,485).
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$44,823 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Salary Values for UtahProvo-Orem, UT metro area has the highest salary value in Utah ($50,675).
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$46,316 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for VirginiaVirginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area has the highest salary value in Virginia ($50,470).
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$43,312 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Salary Values for VermontSouthern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Vermont ($44,865).
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$42,778 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Salary Values for WashingtonBremerton-Silverdale, WA metro area has the highest salary value in Washington ($59,765).
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$52,200 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Salary Values for WisconsinEau Claire, WI metro area has the highest salary value in Wisconsin ($50,715).
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$46,228 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Salary Values for West VirginiaWheeling, WV-OH metro area has the highest salary value in West Virginia ($40,390).
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$36,021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Salary Values for WyomingEastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest salary value in Wyoming ($55,035).
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$51,158 |
No Degree
Average Salary Median: $41,256
The state with the highest average salary median for jobs which don't require a degree is Alaska ($62,405) in the Fairbanks, AK metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (No Degree)Fairbanks, AK metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($66,730) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$62,405 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (No Degree)Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($50,430) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$39,977 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (No Degree)Jonesboro, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($41,690) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$35,309 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (No Degree)Prescott, AZ metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($46,290) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$41,927 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (No Degree)San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($61,650) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$48,535 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (No Degree)Greeley, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($55,150) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$46,953 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (No Degree)New Haven, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($49,380) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$46,870 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (No Degree)The Villages, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($49,350) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$40,673 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (No Degree)Savannah, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($50,430) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$38,747 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (No Degree)Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($55,660) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$49,615 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (No Degree)Iowa City, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($47,330) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$42,523 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (No Degree)Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($48,340) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$40,054 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (No Degree)Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($48,480) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$41,047 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (No Degree)South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($47,630) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$40,614 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (No Degree)Topeka, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($47,390) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$38,818 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (No Degree)Owensboro, KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($42,330) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$35,050 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (No Degree)Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($47,030) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$37,582 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (No Degree)Worcester, MA-CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($48,640) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$42,756 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (No Degree)California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($63,770) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$46,192 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (No Degree)Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($44,480) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$39,223 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (No Degree)Saginaw, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($51,460) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$43,133 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (No Degree)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($47,890) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$42,095 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (No Degree)St. Louis, MO-IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($49,290) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$38,672 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (No Degree)Jackson, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($40,520) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$35,352 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (No Degree)Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($41,680) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$39,920 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (No Degree)Raleigh, NC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($49,430) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$38,863 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (No Degree)Fargo, ND-MN metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($51,980) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$46,550 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (No Degree)Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($47,010) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$40,888 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (No Degree)Manchester, NH metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($49,220) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$45,726 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (No Degree)Trenton, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($54,260) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$51,100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (No Degree)Santa Fe, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($42,270) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$37,224 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (No Degree)Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($59,400) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$50,513 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (No Degree)Kingston, NY metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($46,380) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$38,859 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (No Degree)Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($44,660) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$39,467 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (No Degree)Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($48,200) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$41,516 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (No Degree)Salem, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($48,160) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$42,719 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (No Degree)Lancaster, PA metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($46,700) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$39,676 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (No Degree)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($20,970) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$19,286 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (No Degree)Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($47,320) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$38,056 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (No Degree)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($43,420) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$40,773 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (No Degree)Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($46,070) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$38,586 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (No Degree)Midland, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($61,560) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$43,902 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (No Degree)Provo-Orem, UT metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($47,900) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$43,020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (No Degree)Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($51,990) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$42,064 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (No Degree)Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($44,510) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$39,755 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (No Degree)Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($53,410) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$47,529 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (No Degree)Racine, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($49,520) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$43,237 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (No Degree)Wheeling, WV-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($38,040) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$32,705 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (No Degree)Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($50,890) for jobs which don't require a degree.
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$49,100 |
Associate's
Average Salary Median: $47,129
The state with the highest average salary median for an associate's degree is Alaska ($62,050) in the Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area.
Alaska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alaska (Associate's)Alaska nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Alaska ($66,940) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$62,050 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alabama
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Alabama (Associate's)Huntsville, AL metro area has the highest average salary median in Alabama ($50,820) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$43,113 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arkansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arkansas (Associate's)Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area has the highest average salary median in Arkansas ($44,810) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$39,442 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arizona
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Arizona (Associate's)Arizona nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Arizona ($57,000) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$45,248 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
California
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for California (Associate's)San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area has the highest average salary median in California ($81,110) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$54,903 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colorado
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Colorado (Associate's)Greeley, CO metro area has the highest average salary median in Colorado ($59,580) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$51,780 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Connecticut (Associate's)Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area has the highest average salary median in Connecticut ($68,080) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$55,685 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, D.C. | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delaware | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Florida
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Florida (Associate's)Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area has the highest average salary median in Florida ($54,320) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$45,804 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Georgia (Associate's)Warner Robins, GA metro area has the highest average salary median in Georgia ($54,760) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$44,999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hawaii
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Hawaii (Associate's)Urban Honolulu, HI metro area has the highest average salary median in Hawaii ($60,990) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$55,935 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Iowa
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Iowa (Associate's)Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area has the highest average salary median in Iowa ($54,870) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$46,952 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Idaho
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Idaho (Associate's)Lewiston, ID-WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Idaho ($58,080) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$45,971 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Illinois
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Illinois (Associate's)Springfield, IL metro area has the highest average salary median in Illinois ($57,540) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$47,098 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Indiana (Associate's)Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area has the highest average salary median in Indiana ($53,340) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$46,966 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kansas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kansas (Associate's)Topeka, KS metro area has the highest average salary median in Kansas ($51,260) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$46,533 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Kentucky (Associate's)Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area has the highest average salary median in Kentucky ($46,320) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$41,565 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Louisiana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Louisiana (Associate's)Baton Rouge, LA metro area has the highest average salary median in Louisiana ($57,040) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$50,599 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Massachusetts
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Massachusetts (Associate's)New Bedford, MA metro area has the highest average salary median in Massachusetts ($62,640) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$56,820 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maryland (Associate's)California-Lexington Park, MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Maryland ($55,770) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$45,466 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maine
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Maine (Associate's)Portland-South Portland, ME metro area has the highest average salary median in Maine ($51,190) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$45,873 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Michigan
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Michigan (Associate's)Monroe, MI metro area has the highest average salary median in Michigan ($54,240) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$46,494 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Minnesota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Minnesota (Associate's)Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Minnesota ($55,860) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$50,170 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Missouri (Associate's)Springfield, MO metro area has the highest average salary median in Missouri ($53,770) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$44,523 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mississippi
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Mississippi (Associate's)Jackson, MS metro area has the highest average salary median in Mississippi ($47,280) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$37,035 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Montana
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Montana (Associate's)East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Montana ($59,920) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$50,984 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Carolina (Associate's)Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area has the highest average salary median in North Carolina ($51,990) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$46,028 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for North Dakota (Associate's)West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in North Dakota ($60,510) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$54,963 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nebraska (Associate's)Lincoln, NE metro area has the highest average salary median in Nebraska ($51,630) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$45,358 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Hampshire
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Hampshire (Associate's)Portsmouth, NH-ME metro area has the highest average salary median in New Hampshire ($59,120) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$53,112 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Jersey
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Jersey (Associate's)Ocean City, NJ metro area has the highest average salary median in New Jersey ($59,870) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$54,447 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Mexico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New Mexico (Associate's)Farmington, NM metro area has the highest average salary median in New Mexico ($48,090) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$42,172 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nevada
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Nevada (Associate's)Nevada nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Nevada ($59,720) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$57,195 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for New York (Associate's)New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area has the highest average salary median in New York ($63,890) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$48,674 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ohio
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Ohio (Associate's)Cleveland-Elyria, OH metro area has the highest average salary median in Ohio ($53,570) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$46,010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oklahoma
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oklahoma (Associate's)Oklahoma City, OK metro area has the highest average salary median in Oklahoma ($47,210) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$41,113 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oregon
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Oregon (Associate's)Bend-Redmond, OR metro area has the highest average salary median in Oregon ($57,970) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$50,924 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pennsylvania
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Pennsylvania (Associate's)Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area has the highest average salary median in Pennsylvania ($56,270) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$47,034 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Puerto Rico
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Puerto Rico (Associate's)San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR metro area has the highest average salary median in Puerto Rico ($23,960) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$21,597 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rhode Island | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Carolina
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Carolina (Associate's)Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in South Carolina ($52,770) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$40,331 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
South Dakota
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for South Dakota (Associate's)Sioux Falls, SD metro area has the highest average salary median in South Dakota ($50,770) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$46,347 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tennessee
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Tennessee (Associate's)Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area has the highest average salary median in Tennessee ($52,500) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$41,718 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Texas
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Texas (Associate's)Odessa, TX metro area has the highest average salary median in Texas ($56,020) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$45,745 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Utah
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Utah (Associate's)Eastern Utah nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Utah ($47,090) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$49,612 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Virginia (Associate's)Richmond, VA metro area has the highest average salary median in Virginia ($49,470) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$44,673 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vermont
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Vermont (Associate's)Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Vermont ($46,380) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$45,800 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Washington (Associate's)Bremerton-Silverdale, WA metro area has the highest average salary median in Washington ($69,160) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$57,295 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wisconsin
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wisconsin (Associate's)Eau Claire, WI metro area has the highest average salary median in Wisconsin ($55,740) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$49,218 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
West Virginia
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for West Virginia (Associate's)Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area has the highest average salary median in West Virginia ($43,710) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$39,338 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wyoming
Metro Area Average Salary Medians for Wyoming (Associate's)Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area metro area has the highest average salary median in Wyoming ($59,180) for an associate's degree in this area of study.
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$53,217 |
2 Jobs Attainable With This Degree
The jobs below are commonly attainable with this degree. Most job roles don't require a degree. The average salary median for job roles not requiring a degree is $41,256. For an associate's degree, the average salary median is $47,129.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.
Salary Ratio: 13.57
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician)
- Aerial Installer
- Air Conditioning Specialist (A/C Specialist)
- Air-Conditioning Mechanic (A/C Mechanic)
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Maintenance Technician (AFV Maintenance Tech)
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Repair Technician (AFV Repair Tech)
- Ambulance Mechanic
- Antenna Installer
- Antenna Specialist
- ASE Master Mechanic (Automotive Service Excellence Master Mechanic)
- Audio Installer
- Auto A/C Installer (Automotive Air Conditioning Installer)
- Auto A/C Mechanic (Automotive Air Conditioning Mechanic)
- Auto Accessories Installer (Automotive Accessories Installer)
- Auto Bench Mechanic (Automotive Bench Mechanic)
- Auto Brake Mechanic (Automotive Brake Mechanic)
- Auto Clutch Rebuilder (Automotive Clutch Rebuilder)
- Auto Clutch Specialist (Automotive Clutch Specialist)
- Auto Engine Mechanic (Automotive Engine Mechanic)
- Auto Garage Mechanic (Automotive Garage Mechanic)
- Auto Headlight Mechanic (Automotive Headlight Mechanic)
- Auto Heater Mechanic (Automotive Heater Mechanic)
- Auto Motor Mechanic (Automotive Motor Mechanic)
- Auto Overhauler (Automotive Overhauler)
- Auto Radiator Mechanic (Automotive Radiator Mechanic)
- Auto Radiator Specialist (Automotive Radiator Specialist)
- Auto Rebuilder (Automotive Rebuilder)
- Auto Service Mechanic (Automotive Service Mechanic)
- Auto Suspension and Steering Mechanic (Automotive Suspension and Steering Mechanic)
- Auto Transmission Specialist (Automotive Transmission Specialist)
- Auto Tune Up Mechanic (Automotive Tune Up Mechanic)
- Auto Wheel Alignment Specialist (Automotive Wheel Alignment Specialist)
- Automatic Top Lift Repairer
- Automatic Transmission Mechanic (Auto Transmission Mechanic)
- Automatic Window Seat Repairer
- Automobile Mechanic (Auto Mechanic)
- Automobile Radiator Mechanic (Auto Radiator Mechanic)
- Automobile Service Advisor (Auto Service Advisor)
- Automobile Service Station Mechanic (Auto Service Station Mechanic)
- Automobile Technician (Auto Tech)
- Automotive Accessory Installer (Auto Accessory Installer)
- Automotive Alignment Specialist (Auto Alignment Specialist)
- Automotive Brake Adjuster (Auto Braker Adjuster)
- Automotive Brake Specialist (Auto Brake Specialist)
- Automotive Brake Technician (Auto Brake Tech)
- Automotive Consultant (Auto Consultant)
- Automotive Cooling System Diagnostic Technician (Auto Cooling System Diagnostic Tech)
- Automotive Customer Advisor (Auto Customer Advisor)
- Automotive Drivability Technician (Auto Drivability Tech)
- Automotive Fuel Injection Servicer (Auto Fuel Injection Servicer)
- Automotive Fuel Systems Converter (Auto Fuel Systems Converter)
- Automotive Mechanic (Auto Mechanic)
- Automotive Repair Technician (Auto Repair Tech)
- Automotive Service Advisor (Auto Service Advisor)
- Automotive Service Technician (Auto Service Tech)
- Automotive Specialty Technician (Auto Specialty Tech)
- Automotive Technician (Auto Tech)
- Body Wirer
- Brake Adjuster
- Brake Drum Lathe Operator
- Brake Liner
- Brake Reliner
- Brake Repairer
- Brake Shoe Rebuilder
- Brake Specialist
- Brakeman
- Car Mechanic
- Carburetor Expert
- Carburetor Mechanic
- Carburetor Rebuilder
- Carburetor Specialist
- Certified ASE Master Auto Tech (Certified Automotive Service Excellence Master Automotive Technician)
- Certified Technician
- Chassis Mechanic
- Chassis Wirer
- Clutch Mechanic
- Clutch Rebuilder
- Clutch Specialist
- Cylinder Block Mechanic
- Detailer
- Diesel Retrofit Installer
- Drivability Technician
- Electric Vehicle Electrician
- Emission Technician (Emission Tech)
- Emissions Repair Technician (Emissions Repair Tech)
- Engine Mechanic
- Experimental Mechanic
- Frameman
- Framer
- Front End Alignment Specialist
- Front End Mechanic
- Front End Specialist
- Fuel Conversion Technician (Fuel Conversion Tech)
- Fuel Injection Servicer
- Fuel Retrofitting Technician
- Hand Spring Repairer
- Headlight Adjuster
- Heater Installer
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Heavy Line Technician
- Heavy Repairer
- Hybrid Car Mechanic
- Hydramatic Mechanic
- Hydramatic Specialist
- Hydraulic Mechanic
- Hydraulic Specialist
- Ignition Expert
- Ignition Mechanic
- Ignition Specialist
- Instrument Repairer
- Leak Repairer
- Light Adjuster
- Line Mechanic
- Lube Technician
- Magneto Specialist
- Maintenance Electrician
- Make Ready Mechanic
- Master Automotive Technician (Master Auto Tech)
- Master Technician (Master Tech)
- Mechanic
- Mechanical Car Checker
- Motor Block Mechanic
- Motor Electrician
- Motor Tune-Up Specialist
- Muffler Installer
- Muffler Mechanic
- New Car Get-Ready Mechanic
- New Car Make Ready Mechanic
- Oil Bay Technician
- Power Brake Rebuilder
- Quick Service Technician (Quick Service Tech)
- Race Car Mechanic
- Racing Mechanic
- Radiator Cleaner
- Radiator Mechanic
- Radiator Specialist
- Radiator Tester
- Radio Aerial Installer
- Radio Antenna Installer
- Radio Installer
- Rattle Repairer
- Remote Control Mirror Installer
- Repair Technician (Repair Tech)
- Safety Belt Installer
- Service Advisor
- Service Technician (Service Tech)
- Shop Technician (Shop Tech)
- Speedometer Mechanic
- Spring Floor Service Worker
- Squeak Repairer
- Tear Down Man
- Tear Down Worker
- Transmission Mechanic
- Transmission Rebuilder
- Transmission Specialist
- Trim Technician (Trim Tech)
- Tune-Up Mechanic
- Undercar Specialist
- Used Car Make Ready Mechanic
- Vehicle Fuel Systems Converter
- Vehicle Mechanic
- Wheel Adjuster
- Wheel Aligner
- Wheel Alignment Mechanic
- Wheel Alignment Technician (Wheel Alignment Tech)
- Wheel Tuner
- Wheelwright
- US Salary Median: $42,195
- Job Growth (U.S.): 6.7%
- Prior Experience: N/A
- Degree Level Required: None
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.
Salary Ratio: 3.63
The Salary Ratio is a comparison of the average salary median compared to the average cost of obtaining this degree (average of undergraduate and graduate costs). It takes a job's average salary median and then compares it to the combined average cost of undergraduate degrees (1-4 years) and graduate degrees (6 years for a masters, 8 years for a doctorate) needed to qualify for that job.
A ratio that's close to 1, or greater, indicates that the average salary median which can be earned is substantial compared to the average cost of obtaining the degree. A Salary Ratio of 0, "N/A", or "INF" implies that school data is not available to provide a proper evaluation. Explore other factors such as the years of work experience usually required, the degree level normally required, and the types of attainable jobs to determine the feasibility of pursuing this degree.
Common Job Titles
- Biodiesel Engine Specialist
- Boat Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Boat Engine Mechanic
- Boat Engines Installer
- Boat Mechanic
- Bus Engine Mechanic
- Bus Mechanic
- Bus Motor Mechanic
- Bus or Truck Garage Mechanic
- Bus Overhauler
- Bus Transmission Mechanic
- Bus Tune-Up Mechanic
- Deep Submergence Vehicle Crew Member
- Diesel Engine Erector
- Diesel Engine Fitter
- Diesel Engine Mechanic
- Diesel Machinist
- Diesel Mechanic
- Diesel Motor Mechanic
- Diesel Service Technician
- Diesel Technician
- Diesel Tractor Engine Mechanic
- Diesel Truck Mechanic
- Engine Maintenance Mechanic
- Engine Mechanic
- Farm Equipment Engine Mechanic
- Farm Implement Engine Mechanic
- Farm Machinery Engine Mechanic
- Fleet Mechanic
- General Repair Mechanic
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Engine Mechanic
- Heavy Truck Mechanic
- Industrial Truck Mechanic
- Locomotive Mechanic
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Maintenance Technician
- Marine Diesel Mechanic
- Marine Diesel Technician
- Marine Engine Machinist
- Marine Engine Mechanic
- Mechanic
- Motor Mechanic
- Oil Field Equipment Mechanic
- Ordnance Truck Installation Mechanic
- Railroad Engine Mechanic
- Railroad Motor Mechanic
- Railroad Transmission Mechanic
- Railroad Tune-Up Mechanic
- School Bus Mechanic
- Service Advisor
- Service Technician
- Tank Truck Engine Mechanic
- Tractor Expert
- Tractor Mechanic
- Tractor Trailer Mechanic
- Trailer Mechanic
- Transit Mechanic
- Transportation Mechanic
- Truck Bench Mechanic
- Truck Engine Mechanic
- Truck Engine Technician
- Truck Mechanic
- Truck Motor Mechanic
- Truck Overhauler
- Truck Trailer Mechanic
- Truck Transmission Mechanic
- Truck Tune-Up Mechanic
- Vehicle Mechanic
- US Salary Median: $47,912
- Job Growth (U.S.): 6.7%
- Prior Experience: 2-4 years
- Degree Level Required: Associate's
Average Education Costs
Associate's
The average cost for an undergraduate degree is $4,269 per year (or $7,188 if you're out-of-state), which means you're estimated to spend $8,538 to earn an associate's (or $14,376 if you're out-of-state).
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