5 of the Most Popular Types of Auto Electric Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Auto Electric Jobs

• Auto Electrician

  Salary range: $39,000 - $51,500

  As an auto electrician, your job is to install and repair electrical systems in vehicles. This includes running diagnostics, fixing electrical malfunctions, adjusting automotive systems to the customer's specifications, and adjusting the wiring. You often perform installations of new systems like car alarms and entertainment units, ensure car locking systems continue to work, and spend time researching new systems that customers may want. Some auto electricians work with specialized vehicles, such as buses, waste disposal trucks, or emergency vehicles. Employers should provide additional on-the-job training since few schools specifically teach how to repair these systems.

• Automotive Technician

  Salary range: $43,500 - $69,500

  An automotive technician is someone who has completed technical training and does repairs and maintenance of computerized car parts. Like a mechanic, an automotive technician will diagnose car problems, then offer repair solutions. Unlike a mechanic, automotive technicians work on the electronic and computerized parts of a car, doing maintenance and repairs. This work can be anything from repairing the brakes to adjusting built-in WiFi.

• Automotive Electrical

  Salary range: $70,000 - $80,500

  Automotive Electrical is a common job search query. Most salaries for Automotive Electrical jobs pay between $70,000 (25th percentile) and $80,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Automotive Electrical job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Electric Vehicle Technician

  Salary range: $39,500 - $74,500

  Electric Vehicle Technician is a typical job search query Most salaries for Electric Vehicle Technician jobs pay between $39,500 (25th percentile) and $74,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Electric Vehicle Technician job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Automotive Electrician

  Salary range: $39,000 - $51,500

  Automotive Electrician is a common job search query. Most salaries for Automotive Electrician jobs pay between $39,000 (25th percentile) and $51,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Automotive Electrician job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.