How much does an RV mechanic make?
a year · about $25 an hour
A typical RV mechanic in the United States makes $52,000 a year, about $25 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
They read a repair request, inspect an RV, and track down faults in wiring, brakes, plumbing, or appliances. Then they fix or replace parts, stop leaks, and test the systems again.
Did you know? Some U.S. RV mechanics also work on customized van conversions—not just RVs and travel trailers!
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $36,120 and $77,960How do you become one?
Most start after high school or a GED, often without experience; vocational training helps, and beginners typically get over a year of on-the-job training. RVTI offers written and hands-on certification exams, and some states require a license.
School needed: High school plus some training
Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, more experience and in-demand skills or certificates can mean higher pay. Pay also varies by employer and location, and overtime, weekends, or holiday shifts can change total earnings.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in California ($68,240), lowest in Michigan ($41,600).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $36,120 | $52,000 | $77,960 | about 17,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $68,240 | about 1,000 |
| Colorado | $60,760 | about 530 |
| Florida | $60,560 | about 1,000 |
| Indiana | $56,750 | about 1,000 |
| Oregon | $54,570 | about 650 |
Official definition: 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. Excludes “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics” (49-3023) and “Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists” (49-3031) who also work on recreation vehicles.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/May/oes493092.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/49-3092.00
- www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/Occupations/occupation-profile.aspx?keywor
- www.rvti.org/career-path/training-levels
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY