Also called: Restoration Technician, Vintage Car Mechanic
Brings old and classic cars back to original condition, from engines to chrome.
You might spend months on a 1967 Mustang: stripping it down, fixing rust, rebuilding the engine, and hunting rare parts. Finished cars may win shows or sell for six figures.
Estimated; shop owners and specialists can earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Trade school programs (like McPherson College's automotive restoration degree) or learning on the job.
Ways in: Trade school, 4-year college, On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Automotive Restoration, Automotive Technology.
Growing about average. Small but steady niche.
Low risk for 10 years. Restoring old cars is craftsmanship; AI only helps track down parts and manuals.
Classes: Auto tech CTE, Welding CTE, History.
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