United States
US NAICS 81111|Statistics

Auto Mechanics in the US - Employment (2021-2031)

There are xx employees in the Auto Mechanics industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. The Auto Mechanics industry provides mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance for cars, trucks, vans and trailers. Operators include self-employed mechanics, auto repair shops, garages and car care centers. This industry does not include car dealerships, auto parts retailers or gas stations that provide industry services. Industry services do not include auto bodywork, car washes, oil changes or air conditioning repair (IBISWorld reports 81112, 81119a and 81119b, respectively).

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Employment

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

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XX% XX% $XX
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XX% XX% $XX
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XX% XX% $XX
Car Repair Services in China
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are employed in the Auto Mechanics in the US in 2026?

There is 658,560 people employed in the Auto Mechanics in the US as of 2026.

What is employment growth in the Auto Mechanics in the US in 2026?

The number of people employed in the Auto Mechanics in the US grew 2.5% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

Is employment in the Auto Mechanics in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Auto Mechanics in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

How many people does the average business in the Auto Mechanics in the US employ?

The average Auto Mechanics in the US business is 2.1 employees.

Are businesses in the Auto Mechanics in the US adding employees?

The average business in the Auto Mechanics in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

How productive are employees in the Auto Mechanics in the US?

The revenue per employee for the average business in the Auto Mechanics in the US has decreased in the last five years.

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