What is a transmission mechanic and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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The average transmission mechanic salary is $48,854. The most common degree is a high school diploma degree with an automotive technology major. It usually takes 1-2 years of experience to become a transmission mechanic. Transmission mechanics with a Commercial Driver License (CDL) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 1% and produce 10,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreTransmission MechanicUS Average
Salary
3.8

Avg. Salary $48,854

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability Level
7.7

Growth Rate 1%

Growth Rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.80%

Asian 4.91%

Black or African American 9.34%

Hispanic or Latino 18.90%

Unknown 4.22%

White 61.82%

Gender

female 3.85%

male 96.15%

Age - 39
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 39
Stress Level
7.7

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
8.7

Complexity Level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
3.2

Work Life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

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Key steps to become a transmission mechanic

  1. Explore transmission mechanic education requirements

    Most common transmission mechanic degrees

    High School Diploma

    50.0 %

    Associate

    18.5 %

    Diploma

    16.7 %
  2. Start to develop specific transmission mechanic skills

    Skills
    ascdesc
    Percentages
    ascdesc
    Troubleshoot71.04%
    Automatic Transmissions8.87%
    Drive Vehicles3.97%
    Electrical Systems2.63%
    Hoists2.09%
  3. Complete relevant transmission mechanic training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New transmission mechanics learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a transmission mechanic based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real transmission mechanic resumes.
  4. Research transmission mechanic duties and responsibilities

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    • Raise automotive vehicle, using jacks or hoists and removes transmission, using mechanics hand tools.
    • Modify a road bicycle to shift automatically using buttons, sensors, motors, and an FPGA.
    • Document repairs, modifications and inspections in accordance with FAA requirements on both paper and in an automate maintenance information database.
  5. Prepare your transmission mechanic resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your transmission mechanic resume.

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  6. Apply for transmission mechanic jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a transmission mechanic job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average transmission mechanic salary

The average Transmission Mechanic salary in the United States is $48,854 per year or $23 per hour. Transmission mechanic salaries range between $28,000 and $82,000 per year.

Average Transmission Mechanic Salary
$48,854 Yearly
$23.49 hourly

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Transmission Mechanic reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2022
Cons

People looking over me when they can’t do the jobs


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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2022
Pros

Satisfaction of fixing, repairing broken vehicles and challenge of finding problems and correcting them properly.

Cons

Electrical problems are my least favorite.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2020
Pros

Its like a puzzle, dissemble and reassemble. Always love to know that the transmission is running fine.

Cons

If I have to rebuild it again cause I didn't do a responsible job.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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