Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
Diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, or overhaul recreational vehicles including travel trailers. May specialize in maintaining gas, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing, or chassis/towing systems as well as repairing generators, appliances, and interior components. Includes workers who perform customized van conversions.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians to increase by 9.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 17,500 to 19,200 jobs. Its estimate of 2,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($52,000), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
17,500
Projected employment (2034)
19,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
10%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,200
Pay & Preparation
$52,000
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Long-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Repairing (4/5) • Troubleshooting (3.62/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3.12/5) • Equipment Maintenance (3.12/5) • Quality Control Analysis (3.12/5) • Operation and Control (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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