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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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There is 658,560 people employed in the Auto Mechanics in the US as of 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.
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The average Auto Mechanics in the US business is 2.1 employees.
The average business in the Auto Mechanics in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Auto Mechanics in the US has decreased in the last five years.