Recreational vehicle service technicians salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,120 | $17.37 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $52,000 | $25.00 |
| Mean (average) | $56,440 | $27.14 |
| 90th percentile | $77,960 | $37.48 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Recreational vehicle service technicians pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 45 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,760 | $24,070 | $76,310 | 370 | 1.57 |
| Alaska | $54,410 | $31,200 | $79,810 | 120 | 3.3 |
| Arizona | $49,250 | $42,630 | $110,680 | 900 | 2.47 |
| Arkansas | $48,800 | $37,440 | $79,100 | 190 | 1.31 |
| California | $68,240 | $38,340 | $78,380 | 1,070 | 0.52 |
| Colorado | $60,760 | $44,840 | $97,900 | 530 | 1.63 |
| Connecticut | $51,460 | $36,940 | $91,100 | 30 | 0.18 |
| Florida | $60,560 | $43,800 | $79,300 | 1,040 | 0.93 |
| Georgia | $53,290 | $37,340 | $77,280 | 490 | 0.89 |
| Idaho | $49,550 | $36,370 | $79,170 | 370 | 3.85 |
| Illinois | $47,600 | $36,270 | $69,280 | 180 | 0.26 |
| Indiana | $56,750 | $27,580 | $76,910 | 1,290 | 3.58 |
| Iowa | $48,030 | $36,190 | $70,770 | 420 | 2.43 |
| Kansas | $45,020 | $37,240 | $59,620 | 130 | 0.78 |
| Kentucky | $47,800 | $34,660 | $75,340 | 200 | 0.87 |
| Louisiana | $45,390 | $29,010 | $65,000 | 360 | 1.65 |
| Maine | $48,990 | $36,560 | $61,290 | 120 | 1.69 |
| Massachusetts | $61,470 | $48,030 | $67,790 | 240 | 0.58 |
| Michigan | $41,600 | $34,570 | $80,440 | 640 | 1.3 |
| Minnesota | $59,410 | $45,910 | $63,390 | 240 | 0.71 |
| Mississippi | $46,400 | $35,760 | $59,450 | 170 | 1.27 |
| Missouri | $46,980 | $29,380 | $57,790 | 460 | 1.39 |
| Montana | $57,310 | $36,920 | $70,050 | 140 | 2.46 |
| Nebraska | $56,510 | $36,120 | $62,410 | 110 | 0.97 |
| Nevada | $65,200 | $49,440 | $100,780 | 210 | 1.23 |
| New Hampshire | $62,090 | $44,640 | $75,990 | 40 | 0.56 |
| New Jersey | $60,760 | $46,890 | $86,940 | 90 | 0.19 |
| New Mexico | $49,720 | $37,470 | $75,930 | 150 | 1.52 |
| New York | $57,720 | $46,490 | $76,400 | 370 | 0.34 |
| North Carolina | $62,000 | $46,870 | $80,290 | 400 | 0.73 |
| North Dakota | $50,390 | $40,680 | $63,030 | 60 | 1.32 |
| Ohio | $54,350 | $30,470 | $77,680 | 590 | 0.95 |
| Oklahoma | $58,990 | $37,210 | $77,800 | 270 | 1.42 |
| Oregon | $54,570 | $40,450 | $72,960 | 650 | 2.94 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,240 | $29,990 | $62,360 | 640 | 0.95 |
| South Carolina | $56,490 | $37,560 | $78,760 | 230 | 0.88 |
| South Dakota | $39,820 | $30,860 | $79,090 | 30 | 0.63 |
| Tennessee | $58,440 | $47,050 | $78,400 | 430 | 1.16 |
| Texas | $49,710 | $34,210 | $76,130 | 1,890 | 1.2 |
| Utah | $58,090 | $37,020 | $92,360 | 240 | 1.22 |
| Virginia | $41,280 | $36,300 | $77,960 | 340 | 0.73 |
| Washington | $52,280 | $46,890 | $81,860 | 500 | 1.26 |
| West Virginia | $35,920 | $29,320 | $38,470 | 70 | 0.84 |
| Wisconsin | $58,390 | $43,680 | $74,510 | 330 | 1 |
| Wyoming | $56,200 | $42,630 | $78,680 | 30 | 1.02 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for recreational vehicle service technicians
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 2,200. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 2.5%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for recreational vehicle service technicians
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician CIP 47.0618
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Diagnose and repair furnace or air conditioning systems.
- Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
- Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.
- Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
- Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul.
- Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools.
- Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.
- Repair leaks with caulking compound or replace pipes, using pipe wrenches.
Technology skills
- Facebook (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Email software
- Inventory tracking software
- RV Damage Repair Estimator
- Summit Ordering Systems RvInvoiceWriter
- Topline Software Solutions Topline Service Manager
Transferable skills for career changers: Repairing, Troubleshooting, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Equipment Maintenance.
Common job titles: ATV Tech (All-Terrain Vehicle Technician), Certified RV Technician (Certified Recreational Vehicle Technician), Hitch Technician (Hitch Tech), Mobile Service RV Technician (Mobile Service Recreational Vehicle Technician), RV Body Mechanic (Recreational Vehicle Body Mechanic), RV Mechanic (Recreational Vehicle Mechanic), RV Service Technician (Recreational Vehicle Service Technician), RV Tech (Recreational Vehicle Technician), RVDA Master Certified RV Technician (Recreational Vehicle Dealer Association Master Certified Recreational Vehicle Technician), Service Technician (Service Tech).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do recreational vehicle service technicians make?
The national median annual wage for recreational vehicle service technicians was $52,000 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $36,120 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $77,960. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do recreational vehicle service technicians need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and long-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is recreational vehicle service technicians a growing career?
BLS projects employment of recreational vehicle service technicians to change +9.7% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 2,200 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay recreational vehicle service technicians the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($68,240), Nevada ($65,200), New Hampshire ($62,090). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.