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3521 Automotive Organizational Mechanic — Civilian Career Guide

Maintains and repairs tactical motor vehicles including HMMWVs, MTVRs, and LVSRs. Performs engine, transmission, brake, and electrical system repairs.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$75,000.00

AVG SALARY

$60,523.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Automotive Service Technician

SOC 49-3023

$47,770.00

median/yr

Diesel Mechanic

SOC 49-3031

$58,800.00

median/yr

Fleet Maintenance Manager

SOC 49-1011

$75,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Engine repairDiesel mechanicsBrake systemsElectrical diagnosticsTransmission repairPreventive maintenance

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

ASE Certifications

CDL

EPA 609

OSHA 10

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3521MarinesMaintenance

3521 Automotive Organizational Mechanic — Civilian Career Guide

Maintains and repairs tactical motor vehicles including HMMWVs, MTVRs, and LVSRs. Performs engine, transmission, brake, and electrical system repairs.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$75,000.00

AVG SALARY

$60,523.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Automotive Service Technician

SOC 49-3023

$47,770.00

median/yr

Diesel Mechanic

SOC 49-3031

$58,800.00

median/yr

Fleet Maintenance Manager

SOC 49-1011

$75,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Engine repairDiesel mechanicsBrake systemsElectrical diagnosticsTransmission repairPreventive maintenance

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

ASE Certifications

CDL

EPA 609

OSHA 10

Translate Your 3521 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Automotive Organizational Mechanic skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Marines veterans.