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	Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
SUMMARY	67% High Risk	42% Moderate Risk	49% Moderate Risk	52% Moderate Risk	53% Moderate Risk	56% Moderate Risk
JOB SCORE	2.6/10	5.4/10	4.7/10	3.2/10	6.1/10	3.6/10
POLLING	50% (Moderate Risk, Based on 18 votes)	30% (Low Risk, Based on 134 votes)	39% (Low Risk, Based on 101 votes)	50% (Moderate Risk, Based on 18 votes)	22% (Low Risk, Based on 588 votes)	49% (Moderate Risk, Based on 20 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	-1.0%	2.4%	1.6%	2.5%	4.2%	3.6%
WAGES	$34,850 or $16.75 per hour	$60,640 or $29.15 per hour	$51,680 or $24.84 per hour	$46,560 or $22.38 per hour	$49,670 or $23.88 per hour	$47,260 or $22.72 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	98,270	287,230	155,220	34,240	688,840	18,940
SNOWFLAKE [?] The Snowflake is a visual summary of the five badges: Automation Risk (calculated), Risk (polled), Growth, Wages and Volume. It gives you an instant snapshot of an occupations profile. The colour of the Snowflake relates to its size. The better the occupation scores in relation to others, the larger and greener the Snowflake becomes.
DESCRIPTION	Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and accessories. Collect payment for services and supplies. May lubricate vehicle, change motor oil, refill antifreeze, or replace lights or other accessories, such as windshield wiper blades or fan belts. May repair or replace tires.	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.	Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.	Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.	Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.	Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

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