10 of the Most Popular Types of Tuner Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Tuner Jobs

• Automotive Tuning

  Salary range: $60,500 - $146,000

  Automotive Tuning is a typical job search query Most salaries for Automotive Tuning jobs pay between $60,500 (25th percentile) and $146,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Automotive Tuning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Car Tuning

  Salary range: $25,000 - $36,500

  Car tuning jobs involve modifying the engine or body of a car to prepare it for a race or exhibition. An auto technician, or performance technician, alters the car’s engine or software to increase the car's speed, handling, or other measurable performance. Auto body specialists make cosmetic additions or changes to the body of the vehicle, such as body kits, spoilers, and side skirts. They may also add visuals using vinyl wraps, paint, or stencils. Car tuners often choose to specialize; they may focus on engine or body modifications, or they may specialize further and only modify certain manufacturers or types of cars.

• Instrumentation

  Salary range: $43,000 - $61,000

  Instrumentation is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Instrumentation jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $61,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Instrumentation job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Auto Tuning

  Salary range: $36,000 - $105,500

  Auto Tuning is a typical job search query Most salaries for Auto Tuning jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $105,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Auto Tuning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Band Instrument Repair

  Salary range: $37,500 - $46,000

  Band Instrument Repair is a typical job search query Most salaries for Band Instrument Repair jobs pay between $37,500 (25th percentile) and $46,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Band Instrument Repair job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Av

  Salary range: $54,000 - $89,000

  Av is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Av jobs pay between $54,000 (25th percentile) and $89,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Av job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Speed Shop

  Salary range: $28,000 - $39,500

  Speed Shop is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Speed Shop jobs pay between $28,000 (25th percentile) and $39,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Speed Shop job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Calibration Technician

  Salary range: $44,000 - $60,000

  A calibration technician inspects and repairs instruments and equipment to make sure they are calibrated correctly and are providing accurate measurements. You typically find calibration technicians in the engineering, manufacturing, and healthcare industries, though any industry that uses accuracy instrumentation utilizes a calibration technician for their machines. As a calibration technician, you need to know what standards of accuracy each instrument should meet and how to set it properly. You test the equipment then make adjustments or repairs as necessary. Other job duties may include installing equipment or parts, troubleshooting instruments, and compiling readings reports for management.

• No Experience Car Tuning

  Salary range: $100,000 - $125,000

  No Experience Car Tuning is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for No Experience Car Tuning jobs pay between $100,000 (25th percentile) and $125,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for No Experience Car Tuning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Performance Engine Tuning

  Salary range: $117,500 - $132,500

  Performance Engine Tuning is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Performance Engine Tuning jobs pay between $117,500 (25th percentile) and $132,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Performance Engine Tuning job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.