Auto Tech vs Mason
Side-by-side salary, job growth, and training comparison for 2026
Auto Tech
$47,770
National Median Salary
Total Jobs794,600
Annual Openings69,000
Training1-2 yr certificate
Mason
$53,480
National Median Salary
Total Jobs211,600
Annual Openings19,200
Training3 yr apprenticeship
Metric
Auto Tech
Mason
Median Salary National, BLS 2023 | $47,770 | $53,480* |
Total Jobs Current employment | 794,600* | 211,600 |
Annual Job Openings New + replacement | 69,000* | 19,200 |
Training Time | 1-2 yr certificate | 3 yr apprenticeship |
* indicates higher/better value. Source: BLS OES 2023.
Top States for Auto Techs
Alaska$68,430
Washington$62,180
Connecticut$61,340
Hawaii$60,780
California$59,230
Top States for Masons
Illinois$87,320
New York$83,450
New Jersey$79,870
Massachusetts$76,540
Alaska$74,210