How much does an Automotive Mechanic III make in the United States? The average Automotive Mechanic III salary in the United States is $62,819 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $55,154 and $69,683. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Automotive Mechanic III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automotive Mechanic III Salary $48,174 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Automotive Mechanic III Salary $55,154 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Automotive Mechanic III Salary $62,819 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Automotive Mechanic III Salary $69,683 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Automotive Mechanic III Salary $75,933 US February 26, 2024
25% $55,154 10% $48,174 90% $75,933 75% $69,683 $62,819 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does an Automotive Mechanic III need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Retail Operations: Retail operations is the term used to describe all the activities that keep the store functioning well. Goal is to increase gross profit margin to ensure keeping more money on each sale.

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OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer or OEM is a company that manufactures and sells products or parts of a product that their buyer, another company, sells to its own customers while putting the products under its own branding.

Customer Service 19.18%
Retail Operations 7.6%
OEM 3%
Others 70.22%

Job Description for Automotive Mechanic III

Automotive Mechanic III performs maintenance and repairs on automobiles and light trucks. Performs major repairs like body work, chassis and engine repair, and disassembling and assembling components. Being an Automotive Mechanic III also performs minor repairs and maintenance work such as replacing worn drive belts, hoses, and filters. Diagnoses issues, uses electronic indicator systems to identify problems, and performs routine safety checks on brakes, suspension, exhaust, cooling, and other systems. Additionally, Automotive Mechanic III adheres to appropriate safety procedures. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically requires a Certificate in Automotive Technology. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Automotive Mechanic III works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be an Automotive Mechanic III typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Automotive Mechanic III

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Automotive Mechanic III, the first career path typically progresses to Diesel Mechanic Supervisor.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Automotive Mechanic IV.

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Automotive Mechanic III salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Automotive Mechanic III, the highest Automotive Mechanic III salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Automotive Mechanic III salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Automotive Mechanic III salary is in Miami, FL, where the Automotive Mechanic III salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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