cptn janks Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 a friend and i were talking the other night and we started wondering how much a master tech makes working on higher end cars like MBs or BMWs or porsches or something? i said maybe 60K? he said like 100K... although we really have nothing to base those numbers on... just guessing really lol. i know that it depends on lots of variables, but ballpark estimates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I know Porsche starts out at 80K and up from there, not sure on others but I know its good pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 it would depend on how good they are and how much work they had. i'm a master tech at a chevy dealer and had we not got so slow in the past month i would have been easy well over 60k. as long as we stay like we are i should still be right at the 60k mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 In 2000 my Dad helped me purchase a truck, and I found out he made just over 98k in 1999. He is an ASE and Mazda master tech. Keep in mind how good the economy was in 1999, and that would've been his 23rd or 24th year as a tech. He has always worked flat rate and back then it wasn't uncommon for him to get paid for 80+ hours a week. I'm sure higher end techs can make more, but these things greatly depend on the economy, and how well the others in the shop work. I can tell you he has made much less in the past few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 In 2000 my Dad helped me purchase a truck, and I found out he made just over 98k in 1999. He is an ASE and Mazda master tech. Keep in mind how good the economy was in 1999, and that would've been his 23rd or 24th year as a tech. He has always worked flat rate and back then it wasn't uncommon for him to get paid for 80+ hours a week. I'm sure higher end techs can make more, but these things greatly depend on the economy, and how well the others in the shop work. I can tell you he has made much less in the past few years. i think those days are pretty much gone dealer wise. not sure about the high end side but even the import side seems to be down with the techs i know working at import dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 i think those days are pretty much gone dealer wise. not sure about the high end side but even the import side seems to be down with the techs i know working at import dealers. My Dad and I agree with you, he no longer works there. However ten years from now, who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 how about a kia master tech that made 82k last year (no not me). im on track for about 60k or so. there are techs out there making 80 plus A year. i have seen some high end guys pulling 150k a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 there's plenty of guys at busy ntbs making 60+. I know when we were low on techs a couple years ago i had a guy making 1300-1400 a week and he was nothing more than a glorified parts hanger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 614Streets Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 there's plenty of guys at busy ntbs making 60+. I know when we were low on techs a couple years ago i had a guy making 1300-1400 a week and he was nothing more than a glorified parts hanger. God bless the R&R guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 thats the only way to make money at ntb a 45 minute brake job pays more than an intake manifold gasket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I was around 70k my last year that I was turning wrench for a living Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 It's good to see some of these numbers, I was kinda wondering what all was out there as far as wages. Anyone working for a private shop at all? Or anyone working a parts counter at a dealership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmann Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 ^^ parts counter jobs are around 30kish max. I've seen techs (even at a high traffic Firestone/Goodyear) make upwards of 120k/year. It's a HARD environment to get into now... I went to UTI and am having a hard time getting my foot in around here right now. (Especially since I took Ford credential classes, and half the Ford dealers are going belly up in cbus) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 ^^ parts counter jobs are around 30kish max. I've seen techs (even at a high traffic Firestone/Goodyear) make upwards of 120k/year. It's a HARD environment to get into now... I went to UTI and am having a hard time getting my foot in around here right now. (Especially since I took Ford credential classes, and half the Ford dealers are going belly up in cbus) Yep, Im at UTI right now, going to be taking ford fact which is all electronics. The economy is so bad right now its hard to find a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmann Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 Yep, Im at UTI right now, going to be taking ford fact which is all electronics. The economy is so bad right now its hard to find a good job. You're at the Phoenix one? PLEASE do an MSAT!!!! Otherwise you'll end up job hunting for a while for a good job, or have to crack and work for Midas for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 thats the only way to make money at ntb a 45 minute brake job pays more than an intake manifold gasket getting paid % sucks....gotta love flat rate! got get me wrong both have down falls. but that 45 minute brake job pays 2.1-2.5 hours on flat rate. It's good to see some of these numbers, I was kinda wondering what all was out there as far as wages. Anyone working for a private shop at all? Or anyone working a parts counter at a dealership? my parts counter guy is make a killing at about 50 plus...but then he is the only one there. and most private shop numbers are falling thru the floor. thats why i went back to the dealer last year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vander Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I know a mechanic that makes 2 grand a week after taxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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