How Much Money Do Toyota Master Techs Make a Year 2022

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How much money I made as a Toyota/ASE Master flatrate mechanic for the year of 2021.
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[@LetsDriftMedia]

Thank you at Everyone who has shared their 2 cents in the comments. I appreciate you guys! Very interesting to hear your story and numbers! Also correction* that 30% I talked about in taxes also included my medical/401k deductions! Sorry for misleading statement.

[@oscarmartinez-bernal9824]

Hi is there a way I can contact you in regards to a head gasket replacement for a 2011 ct200h?

[@LetsDriftMedia]

@@oscarmartinez-bernal9824 email me [e-mail]

[@fatboycarlos]

I am in California, Los Angeles area. I grossed 120k. I flag a minimum of 120hrs every 2 weeks. I am lucky enough to work at an extremly busy dealer. I am a MDT for toyota, and I work on anything, one day I can be replacing a block, the next day I'll replace a headliner. I'm not scared of anything. My favorite work is diagnosing but I'll do anything. Tips for people to make more money is diagnose more, it just gets easier and easier, trust me.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Good shit man your killing it out there!

[@craigjorgensen4637]

You found a good shop! I guess the days of being specialized in a dealer are going away. They used to have Heavy Line. tune Up, Brake and Front End and the miscellaneous guy. Tune ups and brake work we’re gravy jobs. Today not so much. Heavy Line was heavy, hard work. A comeback would kill you!

[@evanm9026]

Go fleet. 120k done in 40hrs per week.

[@fatboycarlos]

@@evanm9026 I wish it was as easy as saying it lol of course that the goal, city fleet job is the goal

[@lupavo1738]

But that's the problem, how does one get to "diagnose more" when the older/senior techs don't want to teach the newer/younger techs? It's a never ending cycle of failure within the automotive field and the field is loosing more techs year after year because of the lack of growth and learning opportunities, along with pay.

[@brianrhubbard]

Started @ Hyundai straight out of college making $34500yr salary. Left there to work for an independent shop for $48000yr. Left that place to pursue another independent shop that offered $35hr flat rate and swore that I would get 50-70hrs a per week, HUGE mistake. The first week only 3 cars came into the parking lot. After a few months there I noticed the senior tech there averaged about 25hrs a week. Took the opportunity to use the slow work situation to get my degree in CNC designing, programming and machining. Started my own business as a mechanic/machinist. Set for life.

[@anonrelentless1311]

Also my dream, currently working on my degree. Would love to hear your business model!

[@IzzyDon323]

I’m thinking about doing the same my good Sir

[@elliottnewton2212]

a blessing in disguise

[@TeslaTech305]

Former Toyota tech here currently a Ferrari tech made 91k last year 2021. Biggest advice I can give is don’t get caught up in the brand like I did. Yes saying your a Ferrari tech is cool but when the guys at Toyota are making almost the same and some are making more than you while working on easier cars you realize you made a mistake lol

[@arizonalifestylechannel2186]

I can relate to a Degree. Done 10 years with Nissan and 16 with Mercedes Benz. I actually think I work harder on Mercedes for sure Mentally. Over all I make significantly more with Mercedes however I've been with mercedes 16 years. I've seen a lot of guys from other brands try us out an say F this S#iT in a year or so.

[@TeslaTech305]

@@arizonalifestylechannel2186 Don’t get me wrong I definitely make more money at Ferrari than I did at Toyota but from what I see these days Toyota techs are making a lot more than back when I was there. I’ve been with Ferrari 4 years and my first year was the hardest year of my career because I found out I really didn’t know as much as I thought

[@IzzyDon323]

You didn’t make a mistake at all. You have actual knowledge and experience working on that brand. You have won and can brand yourself even more now with that.

[@charlesbarkley2497]

Started at ford at 24 years old at $12hr, ended at 31 years at $47 as a senior master technician.Made around 100k putting in 400 into my 401k every week(before taxes). Did that to lower my tax bracket and I would only lose like 200 from take home pay. I worked in sf Bay Area, left the dealership and joined the union as heavy duty mechanic because I had a kid and the benefits were terrible. Something also for you young guys to think about because things change when you have to take care of your family

[@craigjorgensen4637]

A lot of shops pay competitive wages in order to keep the unions out!

[@onesound9344]

Is this before the NBA?

[@taharateq]

I did the same here in South Carolina

[@jontune-upsmaintenance4457]

Yeah heavy duty mechanic is the way to go 👍

[@Mr18Chapin]

I've been in the automotive industry for a little over 3 years. Didnt grow up around cars. Didnt do my first oil change until i was 18. I started out doing tires and oil changes for 3 months making $11/hr due to lack of experience. 3 months later got into an independent shop making $12/hr now making $30/hr guarantee, and $40 flat rate @ the same independent shop. Don't get stuck at a dealership doing oil changes for 1-2 years

[@supersabrosinho]

Your experience was identical to mine. It was a tiny indie shop with 2 techs. I was only a lube tech for 2 mos before my alcoholic coworkers "promoted" me to master tech so they can go out on drinking runs. Better advice would be don't get stuck fixing cars for a living. I went back to school to get an engineering degree and now I know how much Ls I took as a tech

[@likemike9104]

@@supersabrosinho If you ask me, if you do not love cars this field might not work for you. Like the people who’s heart are with cars i feel like they succeed the most in this field, just my opinion

[@edgy.justino6662]

Here in central Texas recently started working at a Honda dealer as an apprentice late last year. Start pay was 15/hr while you learn the ropes of being an express tech. When they feel like your ready they make you a tech and start flagging. I’m flagging now at 20/hr after being an apprentice. Thankfully this dealer is pretty big and has a lot of customer come and go since the customer service is great. On average my by-weekly pay check is 1500 after taxes with an average of 75 to 80 hours flagged. For someone who worked in the fast food industry before this is way better. There is a lot of room to move up and make more money. They also pay you for doing classes to become ASE certified or Honda master tech. Hopefully this information is useful for anyone else young like me that doesn’t want to go to college and wants learn about cars and get paid for doing so.

[@TeamPxL]

Hey, I wanted to ask, would you recommend working at a Honda dealership compared to another brand like Toyota? I heard it’s not as busy at Honda dealerships due to Honda making such reliable cars. I wanted to know if that was true or not. I’m about to apply for a community college automotive trade program, and there’s Honda, Toyota and gm. Trying to find which one I should do

[@iamwan939]

@@TeamPxL go to gm bud .. there's more money in there . due to making unreliable vehicles.. and I'm being serious.

[@fuckjewtube69]

@@iamwan939 I work at GM that aint true at all. GMs are really simple and actually pretty reliable because of that... No fancy complicated technology. They still use OHV engines for a reason. Most of the problems are just oil leaks and lifters under warranty. Oh and transmissions, but there's a tranny guy for that.

[@RadMasterRich]

I run a very small independent shop. My mechanic makes $900/week (little less than $50k/yr). I'd consider him a master tech. Hmm, maybe he's due for a raise.

[@miahmarieeeeee]

I was at an independent shop would not give me a raise and left for the better

[@LetsDriftMedia]

If he’s good don’t let him go and pay him what he deserves to keep him happy.

[@CarlosAguilar-de8rq]

Gotta appreciate your techs or another shop will!! Seen it many times!!

[@Hoodie2103]

If he’s a master tech, he definitely deserves more. But if it’s a small independent shop, I understand you may not be able to pay a ton more.

[@jumb0shr1mp6]

Yes if you can afford to give him a raise please do. Or some type of bonus if u can't.

[@Dcalvert92]

I'm an hourly fleet tech in SoCal. I do tractors, industrial equipment and heavy trucks. Made 95k last year, 5 years experience. No college, no certs, no mentor. You can learn everything from Service manuals and KZbin. Maintain a work / life balance, save your money and plan for retirement! Oh and don't be an idiot on the tool truck, a $10,000 toolbox won't make you a better mechanic. Stay in your lane, don't live beyond your means.

[@christophervanzetta]

The BEST tool is your brain

[@richardsantos1298]

I finished my apprenticeship on $17 a hour at Lexus & was there for 4 years only got 1 pay rise to $19 when I was going to leave 1 year later I made the move to Toyota side & that's where my pay slowly sky rocketed till now $34 a hour Definately if you work hard & good at what you do you can make good money If your stuck spinning filters they will see no reason to give you more You always bring out truthful content no BS keep it up bro

[@fabiancortes9644]

I'm at Lexus and my flag rate is at $25.50. I've been there 3.5 years 2 years as a lube tech senior certified.

[@richardsantos1298]

@@fabiancortes9644 Nice bro Took me 10+ years to get where I am & teaching the younger generation now rewarding to see them succeed

[@ManicsVideos]

I started lexus at 13hr, finished T-Ten program , with no state inspection license and only 5 ASE. Been here for about a year and half now and I'm now at 20hr on flat Rate. Should have senior this month and hoping to get master by end of year start of next year. I think I lucked out with my dealership though

[@javiercantu6337]

Started as a student/helper at a GM dealer in Texas at $8/hr. 6 years later after getting experience, doing all the trainings and certifications and a good amount of patience slowly got bumped to the 30s and get up to a $3 bonus when a certain amount of hours are reached.

[@Jesus_Perez]

I can’t wait for this vid man, i’m pumped . I start my Toyota Tech Internship this month if everything goes well , i’m ready to listen what Nik has to say about the Toyota industry in 20222!!

[@chaisaepharn8088]

Toyota is probably the best I have been with. If you get your certs, you can get close to $50 an hour in the Bay. You are guaranteed 30 an hour because California.

[@arthurkineard7356]

@@chaisaepharn8088 And you ask yourself why the new guys get all the gravy work.

[@chrisreyes2799cr]

Live in iowa, was at ford at 32 an hour flate rate with 26$ guarantee. Now at independent with 30$ guarantee with 40$ flat rate.

[@jagfox2457]

I start Automotive classes on Tuesday at my college and your videos are behind the reasoning and inspiration of me doing it!!

[@LetsDriftMedia]

That’s awesome man goodluck !

[@GhostInTheMachine7]

How old are u?

[@jagfox2457]

@@GhostInTheMachine7 20 as of a month ago

[@MLMantonio]

Wages for mechanics in the Philippines, regardless of your certification, is 600pesos per day... Thats roughly $12usd per day... Started off as a Toyota Tech then became a Toyota Pro-Tech expecting a good raise but it's very different here. After a year, decided to try as a Toyota Service Advisor and live off the commision. Worked for a while but inflation due to the pandemic really screwed everything up. Waiting on my Visa to get back to the US and hopefully find a fleet tech or fleet supervisor job. Really enjoy your videos cuz they've given me answers to most of my questions about automotive life in the US 💯

[@TheMasterHackUS]

In NJ, ASE Master started at BMW this year. Grossed $98k. My hourly wage is higher (23 years wrenching), so I tend to get more diag and headaches. But I wouldnt change a thing.

[@isaiahsainz1040]

I’m an hourly tech at Lexus in Texas working for $19 and hour. Hopefully to be on comission soon to make bigger check🙏🏽

[@GalileoOrellana]

Im in Miami Fl, have no certifications, started as a lube tech at hyundai at $12 an hour, 4 months later put on flat rate making $21 an hour and expecting a raise this month due to labor rate increase at our dealership. I average around 60-80 hours bi-weekly.

[@jekelpatrick]

Toyota level Expert. 3 years with Toyota. 25hr flat rate. 65k last year. I live in Washington State where its slowly becoming the cost of California to live so 65k doesn't feel like it gets you very far. I want out of the of the flat rate life but fearful of not making the same money I am now. Definitely show us more of what the fleet work is like.

[@PanditaP]

I made about 100-110k in 2021 as Mazda Master tech in California. I just got a $2 raise this month, hopefully $120-$140k this year.

[@thatrandomchannel9796]

Which mazda dealer, asking for a friend 🤣

[@SupermotoJay]

Expert certified Toyota tech, based out of Florida in a small but BUSY dealership. Cleared 95k last year, on track to clear over 110k this year. Average of 65-70+hrs a week. Not many do that but if you’re hungry enough, the opportunity is there when you find a good dealership and care about the quality of work you put out.

[@tonikroos03]

Hey man I wanna ask you a question it this job hard on the body cuz I'm considering starting a career

[@xxmobstrxx8535]

2021 was my first year as flat rate. I started flat rate In may (lube tech at 15.50 the few months before) and the shop I work at was only busy in the summer so a good 4 months of good hours and the rest was just 35-40 hour weeks. I managed to make 55k. Hopefully this year we’re a lot busier. On Long Island NY btw

[@raphael7606]

yo what dealer i’m in long island too, lube tech for bmw

[@xxmobstrxx8535]

@@raphael7606 Toyota dealer

[@mrmurdx8956]

Does that include over time or just 40 hour week.

[@alexisizspina102304l]

Started as ford asset apprentice @ around 30k. Grew over the years first year flat rate on diesel at 65,000

[@Jaiden_Janie.adventures]

always wondered about this. I was a mechanic many many years ago, but left the field because of the pay. Interested in seeing how much the industry has changed for the good or bad

[@giant23]

Been a Lube Tech at a Mazda dealership, id say average is $1500 (after Taxes) every 2 weeks, depends on how many cars we get in. Near central Texas minimum wage is about $15 an hour here, checks aren't bad as a lube tech but i still feel like there's more on the table in the automotive industry.

[@PanditaP]

Mazda gang. 👍🏽

[@Legend-sq4ed]

I’m starting an apprenticeship at BMW very soon 🔜 just turned 18🤟🏽please make more videos mannnnn. I’m down here in London. Thank u for ur vids keep making them bro 😎 you’re a legend !

[@MEMIN91911]

Nice I been a City Fleet Mecanic for past 8 months , it’s a whole different world, , I took all my tools home , they provide all tools Snap on too Roll box and cart all for me. Loving it Never in my life I would ever thought me fixing Bobcat, Lifeguard trucks Firetrucks Police cars, all city cars trucks, Good luck. The overtime is where money is at being Fleet mecanic

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Yea OT is the game changer in fleet hourly for sure. Im a little over a month in fleet now and still getting used to not trying to flatrate every job I get lol

[@MEMIN91911]

@@LetsDriftMedia Are you Required get Comercial DL Where you work .its whole different thing too ,just got it too last month that was my more stressed part of getting job

[@IIxLordOfDarknessxII]

I'm a Ford lube tech in the Chicago area making $15/hr and I believe the master techs at my dealer make $43/book hr. I've been told by techs that it's not uncommon to make over $100k yearly, but you have to work efficiently

[@javiertorre7396]

Best of luck to you in the fleet side bro. Just starting my first year at flat rate, gonna give it a year before I try to switch up.

[@CMunch827]

Toyota Master Di tech for 18yrs & Master ase cert for the past 25yrs. 57yrs old in the NYC area. 1983 Denver auto grad. $38.10 hr base pay goes to 39.10 if you produce over 47hrs a week. 3 weeks vacation after 10yrs & 6 sick days per year. 3390.hrs Produced in 2021 = $134k. 4000hrs produced in 2008 at$27.00hr . The dealer pays a 40hr guarantee, Family health insurance cost is $90 a week . 20% of gross pay goes into a 401k. Learn how to fix cars and never stop learning before you just focus on just producing hours. You have to go slow, pay attention & hone your skills before going fast and try to produce 60hrs a week+

[@TheBennynyc2]

Could you give us a tour of the tools your using at the fleet side of things. Heading there myself and would like to k ow what I need compared to what I have

[@hamsterh2b53]

I am a flat rate Porsche tech in southern Arizona. I did the whole UTI thing Porsche school. First year as technician job I made 41k as my first year being at the dealership.

[@hamsterh2b53]

I feel like I didn’t give enough info. I averaged 6.6 hrs a day and my rate is $25/hr

[@gravelpit557]

Damn. Imagine working on cars the average person can't afford, making less then the average person. Brutal. Hope it got better 2 years later.

[@axelpaduano6699]

I've worked at Pep boys and Walmart as a lube tech. Walmart started at $15 an hour but ended up earning $16.50hr in a year. Pep boys was $15 an hour.

[@axelpaduano6699]

In North Texas btw

[@lancehr]

To reduce the echo, you can do the following low-cost solutions: 1: unroll a large rug on the floor just when you record (does not have to be under you, and the fuzzier the better). 2: put some kind of fabric material on the ceiling and/or walls (the fuzzier the better). 3: Put use a directional, cardioid mic. 4: Move the mic closer to you or use a lapel mic. (Fabric materials that resist air being blown through it are NOT as good as the opposite. The fabric should be quite porous.)

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Thanks man, I have been filming recently with a moving blanket hanging behind the camera and also found the de reverb effect to help out reduce echo, didnt know a carpet on the floor would help as well.

[@jackhicks7427]

Austin Texas Mercedes tech 40 years experience. 62 k in 2022. Flat rate 33 dollars an hour. Work 45 hrs A week usually make 35 hrs. Lots of very difficult problems. No low hanging fruit.

[@DEmechanic2000]

21 years old, Fresh out of college with certificate in automotive program working at independent shop just me and my boss. Getting $20/hr getting raises every 6 months, for 2 years until I get all my ase certifications, and get more experience, then will go to salary and slowly start taking over the shop and own it once my boss retires. I’m in Wilmington DE

[@alexheredia9594]

I’m a Subaru Apprentice and I make $14/hr and made $33,000 last year, been with them for about 1 year 4 months. I stay In Atlanta

[@tjs162009]

Nissan tech. I was at $24 and hour for a number of years. Just got bumped up to $26. I grossed $47k last year. I averaged 86 hrs a pay period. It was rare any tech in my dealer flagged over 100 in a pay period.

[@anthonypadilla3026]

Been at Ford since 18.; started as a lubbie at 14 bucks; I’m 22 now, almost done with all my certs to become a Ford Master technician. Ended 2021 at $116k

[@antoniobanderas9673]

Good job . At Ford? Seems so impossible to get average 60hrs a week unless you at 40 plus bucks an hour

[@pushhrodd01]

@@antoniobanderas9673 boi fords break all the time

[@ghostwrench2292]

Yes, I can vouch for Ford too. I’m not fan of their products but there’s a lot of them and they break a lot so my dealer is always busy. All the work you could want!

[@rileykoziol1005]

Almost a ford master tech at 22? Hard to believe. Not saying it isn't possible, but me being at VW, there's so many classes/training courses I have to attend to get my master tech certification, it will probably take me 10 years. I know VW and ford are totally different than each other but shit

[@AP-bo3qq]

@@rileykoziol1005 I’m a ford tech as well and the same age as him lol I made just over half of what he did. You have to have at least 5years of working experience at a ford dealership and most of the training is online and it’s a good amount of sit down classes not as many as vw I’m sure lol idk about a 116k though but if he did gross that congrats to him that’s amazing!

[@toyotech926]

Toyota Master Diagnostic tech getting $42/flat rate hour in northern california. Started 9 years ago at $11/hourly as lube tech!

[@esemexican100]

I'm a vehicle dismantler at a salvage yard In central Texas and I make about 52k a year. My average hourly rate is about 26 an hr. Been doing it for about 3 yrs now.

[@vj1715]

I’m a master tech for Mercedes is Houston Texas and made 130-140k past 5 years. I’m a 15 year Mercedes specific technician.

[@fjsgte678]

Very cool , are you a CDT ?

[@vj1715]

@@fjsgte678 no I am just a master tech but I work at one of the highest volume shops in the country. Decided not to go through the CDT program as my dealer does not pay any extra for those certifications. I average about 130 hours every 2 weeks. On a good week I’ll make closer to 80hrs. The trick is to constantly pull work and stay busy all day. Hope that helps.

[@kiankimanyen9789]

I work at an Acura dealership in NY. Started as a lube tech in 2019 at $13/hr, then got a raise to $15/hr, got bumped over to doing PDIs and installing accessories and get paid $18/hr. I’ll be starting at Porsche in 2 weeks and the starting pay is $21/hr.

[@asianstud7]

Which Acura dealer? Rallye?

[@johnl8597]

I’m in North Carolina. I’ve been working on vehicles for about 35 years. I make 47.50 per flagged hour plus 500 bonus per week. Last 10-15 years I made about 115-150 per year. This year I’m already sitting at 79k bring home.

[@miahmarieeeeee]

Went to uti after high school went to volvo Safe program been working for volvo for 12 years. I’m at 36 flat rate and averaging 180-220 hours every pay period

[@ghostwrench2292]

Volvo SAFE 12 years ago? Circa 2010? I graduated SAFE in 2010. Class 51. I worked at 2 Volvo dealers over 8 years and now wrenching on Fords.

[@felixramos5808]

@@ghostwrench2292 I graduated Class 88 in 2017. Left Volvo last year for Nissan to expand my knowledge a little more haha

[@dabaydestrian437]

It all depends on the location and workload, I’ve seen some lube techs at one dealer make more than master techs at another dealer.

[@mgtowacademy8433]

I work as a automotive technician for Valvoline instant oil change. Work for metrolube (franchisee of Valvoline) in central florida area. Started in June of 2021 at $13 an hour, and got promoted to certified technician, which is just a $0.50 cent raise. The title on my resume is what I like most (an extra dollar every two hours is kinda meh but better than nothing). I’ve earned good money over the summer, and am working part time (a mere 3 days a week) to earn some cash while going to school. Wanted to be a mechanic as a kid, and have learned some much despite starting off with no trade/tech school. Tools are provided (as with most lube shops). Although my long-term career ambitions have changed, I still love being a mechanic greatly. Will happily answer any questions if you have them about where I work, tips, etc.

[@miguelgalicia1337]

Started at $17hr at dodge as a quick lane tech and after about a year became apprentice making $21 hr then after about a year got offered $26 flat rate to become a line tech I declined and went to the city to become a technician making $27 hr

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Man... cali is shafting your hard work. Wish you could run away

[@CarlosAguilar-de8rq]

Im a hourly mechanic @ $38 hrly. work on all makes all models for independent shop doing anything from tires to engines, diff rebuilds, alignments, timing belts etc .. currently no ASE certs. Started as a lube tech making $9.50 hrly for a Firestone & worked my way up from there.

[@JorgeRodriguez-tw6xk]

I live in milwaukee working at Honda as a flat rate mechanic making $25hr. I book Atleast 45hrs per week and so far it’s been good. I will say that I don’t see myself working as a flat rate tech for the rest of my life

[@MAKSIVICHANE213]

Try industrial/electrical maintenance or megatronic . It's easier on ur body when u get older.

[@kentener]

3 years at Hyundai dealership in so cal. Gross $142k last year and $121k year before.

[@utiadam1]

Im a Mercedes Benz master tech and for 2021 I made $115k and was at $29/hr for most of the year. Lost over $28k in taxes

[@tonikroos03]

115k annually?

[@PATTY_6.5]

I went to a career school for Automotive education for 2 years work at a Ford quick lane for 1 year as a lube tech and now I just got transferred to Chevy a few months ago! Hopefully I can become an apprenticeship soon!

[@Vegan_drift_dude]

The most I made as a master technician at Infiniti in Texas was 47k. Never again. I left being a flat rate tech and now I'm at Tesla where they pay techs hourly starting at 56k a year and going up from there.

[@Dubet]

started july 2021 as an express tech at VW at $16.50/hr as an hourly tech. usually work 40-45 hours a week, so take home pay is 550-600 a week. this is in the tri-state area. Not worth it IMO as a lifelong career, especially getting started as a 28 year old, but it is a great job to do while I study in my off time. my schedule is the same every week so I can set up a reliable study schedule, then when I can finally get a job after my studies are complete, I walk away with knowledge of auto mechanics, which is priceless.

[@dakotajohnson2182]

Flat rate tech from the nw ga area. Been in the business 5 going on 6 years, 1 year as a Lube/tire tech at a wholesale shop. I made a little over 60k this past year. Packed up and jumped to a new shop and new brand, I should be on track to make $80k this year. I was averaging 65 hours a week so 130 hours every two weeks at $20/hour (severely underpaid ik). Plenty of money to make in this industry if your motivated enough, however it definitely takes a toll physically as well as mentally.

[@smithraymond09029]

So I just found this channel and have been on a watching binge. Regarding taxes, I would strongly encourage anyone who can go independent to do so. Form an LLC and now all of your expenses are business tax educatable. Your tools, your travel to a job, your business insurances, advertising your business, etc. Instead of paying taxes on that 84k you would know pay on the 60k saving you about $7,000 a year (Fed and Ca tax if single) Being a high earning W2 worker is the worst place to be as far as taxes. Great channel.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Thanks man. I’m actually lucky I do KZbin so it is considered a business. I use that to my advantage when doing my taxes and get to write off a whole lot of things vs just having a W2

[@cdwalker15]

U are absolutely correct! Been doing that for years. It really does work

[@rcjames5286]

Great stuff. Can you make a Tool video on what tools your using now as a Fleet Mechanic. Thank you

[@jesusvillanueva5205]

Im a master tech at firestone and i flag usually around 16 hours daily. So I made around 34 dls an hour 👍 and I live in cali.

[@LCVA257]

The techs that “work” flat rate and make more than 80hrs are on that gravy train of some kind not all those hr’s are straight wrenching. That is why their is drama at dealerships you can’t get away from it.

[@miahmarieeeeee]

Work smart not hard

[@LetsDriftMedia]

In some cases yes. But even getting good work. Still takes good work ethic to continue grinding hours. I see a lot of people complain about not getting gravy. Then they get a gravy 8hr ticket and spend 8hrs on it because they don’t care about flagging high hours.

[@bradderallsmith8359]

I’m a Toyota expert tech currently working to be a master. I went through TTEN which is a Toyota school. First year as a tech I made 38k, second was 51k third was 56k and this year I’m in route to make 58k-60k hopefully more if I get my last cert and a couple classes

[@sheltonh3745]

I'm in kansas at an independent shop working just over 40hrs a week as a lube tech and getting experience with smaller work like brakes etc. Salary is roughly $30k a year at $15hr

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Weekends off?

[@sheltonh3745]

@@Carlos.Rivera yes weekends off and paid major holidays

[@Carlos.Rivera]

@@sheltonh3745 not bad if you have family👪

[@JohnDoe-sk4zx]

Doing the same thing too😎

[@scientist100]

24/hr in a dealership (no flat rate) that buys and resells all makes and models so I do everything of each.

[@anthonyglennmollicasr.425]

South Florida, started off at 6.50 p/h in 1985 to 26.00 p/h in 2010. Best years for me was 60k in the 1990s, for its time it was very good pay.

[@imnobrz9721]

I work as a heavy equipment mechanic 2 years experience 92k 2021 I do work ot every week tho !! 7-5 m-f schedule and obviously work beyond my scheduled time

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Nice I just got into heavy equip/diesel. cool learning experience.

[@insideamerica5978]

Gov mechanics make $38 - $40 per her. Most of us make $120k - $140k 60 hrs per week.

[@robertsolis7037]

Honda mechanic in California I made 95,445 last year pretty hard year but stick it through it’ll always pay at the end of the day

[@alexwong8404]

Just started off last week as a Lube Tech at Toyota in South Carolina. I make $20/hour first month, then I'll switch to $20 flat rate after the first month. I think our dealership starts off people at $18/hr / flat rate for lube techs, but I asked for slightly higher pay due to 8 months experience as a technician with Amazon; 3 years total with Amazon. Our minimum wage is $7.25, but the cost of living in some parts of South Carolina are growing exponentially while there isn't many Toyota dealerships in my area; so I believe this adds to the higher than usual pay.

[@derrickrobinson5451]

Are you in Charleston?

[@digiilovo9177]

1st and 2nd year at Porsche dealership I made 25/HR. Coming out of community college for auto tech with 20k in debt. 5 days a week no weekends.

[@pablocarranza4644]

2021 was my first full year on flat rate for Toyota I started as a lube tech coming straight out of universal technical institute as a t-ten graduate and quickly grew my way into as an apprentice and eventually to as a tech. I am 22 now and made for my first year close to 70k. I feel like I would’ve done more but I was later off due to COVID just to be brought back Within a month. I am currently working on getting my MDT status and trying to grow my knowledge everyday at the shop and get those 3 figures before 25 🙏🏽 but to everyone doing this my respect

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Thats really good money at your age. Keep it up man.

[@jean1718]

a representative for UTI recently came to my school and i’m wondering if it would be a good choice. aside from the jobs i could get I wanna get the skills needed to fix cars so i could flip them on the side.

[@charliefales171]

I was flat rate in cali at a private shop at $34 per hr plus efficiency bonus's averaged $80k a year, now Im a salary tech for the government fleet for $32.90 per hr $70k a year but I get a ton of accruals and benefits and my checks are always the same.

[@gabrielruiz8443]

Started at Mercedes 2 years ago as an apprentice, now making 24/hr flat rate

[@hummzs3740]

I’m amped for this video, starting as an apprentice at Honda near my house so should be good!

[@curtlyons9235]

Class A driving last year for GA Pacific I brought home on average 1200/week and grossed 110 ish, but I took out A LOT on taxes and obviously child support (and my ex wife got my little return on taxes for child support). I have screenshots of my pay and it was higher before CS but I also ran HARD when I drove (I ran the Northeast and still averaged over 3200 miles a week…run at night and split your sleeper). These are good numbers tbh (your pay stubs). Glad i saw this video and you being candid about it. I think I saw a video about you getting your Class A license so I thought I would share. We can swap careers lol, cause I’m tired of being away(been away since I left for the military at 17). If you need any advice on OTR hit me up man. You’ve helped me a lot.

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Gravy Time! I hope you are contributing to a 401k or other retirement plan. The years will fly by and you won’t see many techs older than about 50. It’s hard work on the body. Just be aware of that. I wonder how much a year you typically spend on tools? People don’t realize the investment you have in your toolbox!

[@scientist100]

He showed the paperwork and he is.

[@kidkurupt]

Here in Quebec, Canada most dealers I know of don't use the flat rate system. We are all mostly hourly. I probably make less money than I could, but I'm never having to rush a job//worry about my time. That being said, as a Toyota Tech I made 65k last year and google says average salary for my province is 40k

[@gjre8w9w9wowow]

I am a diesel tech in a mine in abitibi and I honestly wonder how the people that work flatrate make money with the rust.

[@cdwalker15]

Flat rate tech in Dallas,tx. Chrysler/dodge/Ram dealer. 23 yrs in field. Master tech. $53hr flat rate. I’ll do close to $200k this year. $160k last year at $45hr flat rate. Life is good.

[@acwright]

Better pay than most teachers. Just proves you don't need a college degree or two to make good money with an honest living.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

I always tell people. there is definitely money that can be made in the auto industry. and so many options as far as job wise. I never thought I would be working on big semi trucks and bucket trucks but here I am now.

[@arizonalifestylechannel2186]

You sure as hell will work an awful lot harder than a teacher will. My son Jr has actually become a Teacher. All though he loves cars he witnessed all the BS his dad went through. Still I have no Regrets

[@brad3741]

I live in Illinois and made $9.50 an hour as a lube tech at a Toyota dealer. The master techs at my shop made $24.60 an hour.

[@andrewm.upchurch5567]

I’m a lube tech at a Valvoline instant oil change in Oregon and me and all the entry level techs make $15 an hr. I’m definitely in school right now to get outta the lube rack lol

[@pushhrodd01]

yoo i’m tryna do that.

[@giancooper9721]

22 year old in northern Illinois making 13/hr lube tech been here for 4 months hoping to get a raise soon bc these $380 checks aren’t cutting it

[@phabegger1]

Thanks for rubbing it in. I worked at a Ford dealership in Arizona for 4 years. Maybe the top 2 mechanics out of 50 made that kind of money. Everyone one else made less. In my case significantly less. God has given you an exceptionally sharp mind and able body to do that much. I guess don't take it for granted.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Thanks man I know I’m blessed I don’t take it for granted. But CA cost of living is also a lot higher than AZ so that’s why CA mechanic wages are higher. Have you looked at housing prices over here ? It’s insane

[@brandonstary5804]

Last year I worked for a corporate class 8 truck repair shop in the Memphis tn area . I made 74,000 working about 46 hrs per week and a 5% commission

[@urielgarcia8625]

I'm 20 working express service at a Honda dealership making 13 flat rate and the money isn't bad for something who is starting off at a dealership, I'm definitely not planning on being a lube tech forever but it's a pretty good part time job while I'm in school especially in the summer time when it gets really busy and rack up hours

[@bullrage74]

I wonder what your expenses were on tools for the year that would lower your net salary

[@rileykoziol1005]

I'm a Volkswagen apprentice in Illinois making 18 an hour. Was a lube tech for GM for 2 years makong 15. The master tech who's training me is making around 35 an hour flat rate. He was recently offered a position in the Chicago area to make 42 an hour, but he declined

[@gar50172]

Cost way more in Chicago so really he was getting the same amount to go to Chicago

[@karlhernandez617]

I left the industry (Lexus) in 2017. I was at $15-$18 a flat rate hour depending on how much I flagged per pay period (2 weeks). The top paid Tech was at $28 a flat rate hour, but he usually didn’t make more than 80 hours a pay period. I would usually flag about 120-150 hours a pay period, however I would work 6 days a week. Management kept lowering the flat rate pay for us after the sewer was sold saying we were “getting too quick” to charge. This resulted in people leaving Love the trade though

[@IZenI00]

Flat rate for toyota just starting out here in nc. Express line. NOT express + 17.50/hr. First month by myself i only made 8hrs in a 12 hour shift working as hard as i could. Now i generally hit the 12 hour mark every day. MY MAIN TIP for someone just starting out is PLAN OUT SERVICES. As a lube tech your going to do the same thing over and over and over again. Write down at home what needs to be done, then figure out how you can be most efficient at every service you do. I dont have to work as hard to make 12hrs rn compared to making 8hrs back then.

[@afterhoursgarage5074]

cadillac tech-90k could make more if i try-just lazy, like nick said it all depends on the tech and the shop he is working in.

[@Wac32]

I wonna see a day in the life at the new job!!!!!

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Would be awesome! But not gunna happen.

[@HiFiInsider]

when i was going through Toyota certification in the early 90s how you get paid was very different.

[@zues2013]

What’s really messed up is that this is an Inflated pay scale since Cali cost of living is insane Here in az when I was at Toyota the masters were making only 30 and these were guys who have been there 20+ years I was a lube tech 12$ an hour with all 8 ase under my belt. Year passed by I said fts and went to heavy duty diesel and started at 23$ hourly now (1 year later) raised to 27.50$ an hour and can get 2$ more for Heavy duty ases Yeah I won’t make 100k but if I work later I get my time and a half vs working late with flat rate you’re just working more I don’t need to worry if I snap the head off a bolt and have to burn an hour extracting I get paid the same and they want the job done right plus benefits were wayyyyyy better and I have a 401 and a Roth things that dealerships skimp on that matter to the single guys later in life Another big benefit is no furloughing No worrying about slow times for pay It’s constant and the check never bounces if you’re with a city or major corporation like soda (where Im at)

[@vegaf2011]

How does one even go about becoming a heavy duty diesel tech? Like a step by step guide. Any video recommendations would be much appreciated 🙏🏻.

[@zues2013]

@@vegaf2011 well my journey was extremely strange One I enrolled in a local automotive community college program Got all 8 ases while going to shcool and working at Toyota like Nick as a lube tech Realized that flat rate is shit and immediately started learning about diesels on my own time via KZbin and the internet Learn about how air brakes work and how diesels work they are just different from gasoline engines Learn about lift gates, pallet jacks and forklifts Shoot for entry level jobs at places like Penske where they will teach you about pms (preventive maintenance) If you can go and get the truck ases (t series) especially the pm ase it will get you the entry level job easier Just shoot your shot if you show them you have work ethic and integrity and know basics about diesels at least one company will take a chance on you

[@brycelarson2276]

I’m a second year honda tech and make $30 an hour flat rate. We have a dollar bonus for anything over 60 hours flagged. I will clear 80k this year. Our top guys max out at $42 an hour flat rate here in Wisconsin

[@GerardoReyes-dd2nn]

Heavy Diesel Mechanic no certification in Texas min wage 7.25 and living cost cheaper, 24hourly 55hrs every week total 1500 weekly paid round up to 78k a year , tax deduction 8-9k working in independent shop 1 year experience started as a lube tech for 1 month moved up to bell housing repairs and transmission repairing about anything. Work on cars at my house as side job doing mainly brakes suspensions and maintenance weekly 200-1000$ cash. Everything is possible nothing is easy no shortcuts but to work hard and I’m just 21

[@jason102153]

In MD, Toyota state inspector, 3 ASE’s, made roughly $80k(2023). Been there 6-7yrs. I also do a bit of sidework in my downtime(easy cash).

[@jessejaviangel]

21$ hourly (not flat rate) B tech. However I get commission pay (30.50hr) if I end up getting over 30hrs of flat rate work done for the week. I only have 5 years experience. This is a mom and pop independent shop.

[@Zack_G_E]

I would factor in tool costs. Some guys I work with have probably close to 100k in tools/boxes ect .

[@rosaritomex4223]

Become a California correctional officer am retired age 50 with 90 percent of my same pay. I make 135k a year I started when i was 21 am now 31 i didn't go to college.

[@MrTmenzo]

Cool. I'm in So-cal and make almost 90k gross smogging cars. I run a smog shop for an absentee owner though so it's rare to make this much smogging vehicles. At most places where it's owner operated and needs a helper you're lucky to make 50k from my experience at least. With the governor signing a bill that requires new vehicles will have to be all electric (I'd doubt it but we'll see) after 2035 I still have a decade and change before the smog program ends and I'll probably go back to school as I don't see myself wrenching since I already make more without the backbreaking labor. I just smog cars and browse the ass/ subreddit when slow lol.

[@LetsDriftMedia]

Thats really good for smogging cars for sure man!