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$20 is starting as I understand, and goes up quite high for master mechanics with certifications. That's how I meant that to be read.

borner791 1y ago
keep in mind a good mechanic is making double time or better.. although I understand that's harder on a FORD than a Japanese car. $20 is also on the low end for a good tech, you're correct.
supportengineer 1y ago
That seems absurdly low, I would expect a skilled mechanic to make at least $50 an hour. $20/hour is starting pay around here at McDonalds, In-N-Out Burger, etc.
- potato3732842 1y ago
  A decent mechanic who works 40hr is getting paid more than 40hr.
  - dotancohen 1y ago
    He's also buying his own tools, breaking his back and knuckles, and exposed to carcinogens (used motor oil, grease, etc).
    - potato3732842 1y ago
      >He's also buying his own tools cheaper than a degree >breaking his back and knuckles, and exposed to carcinogens (used motor oil, grease, etc). They work indoors and don't exactly work in an environment where things get burnt or aerosolized. It's no office job but it's not exactly ditch digging.
      - dotancohen 1y ago
        The Ford dealership I worked as a technician at had a covered roof, but just past the lift it was uncovered. It was basically outdoors - no AC and the wind would blow rain on you.
        potato3732842 1y ago
        If we're playing the stupid "suffering is virtue" game you're still losing to pretty much anyone who brings their tools to the machine.
        dotancohen 1y ago
        You're playing that stupid game by yourself. I was explaining the justification behind a decent mechanic who works 40hr on the clock is getting paid more than 40hr on the book.
- wcunning 1y ago
  Thus the starting out part. Certifications, years of experience, skills in terms of welding exhaust or the like all raise that, but mechanics get screwed on their rate regularly, which is why they're dropping out. See one of the other top level comments about "shortage -> low wages."

borner791 1y ago

keep in mind a good mechanic is making double time or better.. although I understand that's harder on a FORD than a Japanese car. $20 is also on the low end for a good tech, you're correct.

supportengineer 1y ago

That seems absurdly low, I would expect a skilled mechanic to make at least $50 an hour. $20/hour is starting pay around here at McDonalds, In-N-Out Burger, etc.

potato3732842 1y ago
A decent mechanic who works 40hr is getting paid more than 40hr.
- dotancohen 1y ago
  He's also buying his own tools, breaking his back and knuckles, and exposed to carcinogens (used motor oil, grease, etc).
  - potato3732842 1y ago
    >He's also buying his own tools cheaper than a degree >breaking his back and knuckles, and exposed to carcinogens (used motor oil, grease, etc). They work indoors and don't exactly work in an environment where things get burnt or aerosolized. It's no office job but it's not exactly ditch digging.
    - dotancohen 1y ago
      The Ford dealership I worked as a technician at had a covered roof, but just past the lift it was uncovered. It was basically outdoors - no AC and the wind would blow rain on you.
      - potato3732842 1y ago
        If we're playing the stupid "suffering is virtue" game you're still losing to pretty much anyone who brings their tools to the machine.
        dotancohen 1y ago
        You're playing that stupid game by yourself. I was explaining the justification behind a decent mechanic who works 40hr on the clock is getting paid more than 40hr on the book.
wcunning 1y ago
Thus the starting out part. Certifications, years of experience, skills in terms of welding exhaust or the like all raise that, but mechanics get screwed on their rate regularly, which is why they're dropping out. See one of the other top level comments about "shortage -> low wages."