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.
National median · BLS
$52,000
▲ +2.89%YoY
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Average salary · BLS
$56,440
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
17,430
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Pay range for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$36,120
25th
$44,920
Median (50th)
$52,000
75th
$63,890
90th — top pay
$77,960
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
BLS projects employment of recreational vehicle service technicians to grow 9.7% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 2,200 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
17,500 → 19,200
+1,700 jobs
Projected change
+9.7%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
2,200
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
2.5% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 2)
Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians salaries by state
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Repairing4.0
Troubleshooting3.6
Complex Problem Solving3.1
Equipment Maintenance3.1
Operation and Control3.1
Operations Monitoring3.1
Quality Control Analysis3.1
Active Learning3.0
Active Listening3.0
Critical Thinking3.0
Top knowledge areas
Mechanical4.1
Building and Construction4.1
Customer and Personal Service3.8
Administration and Management3.6
Education and Training3.6
English Language3.2
Engineering and Technology3.1
Mathematics3.0
Software and technology used
FacebookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordEmail softwareInventory tracking softwareRV Damage Repair EstimatorSummit Ordering Systems RvInvoiceWriterTopline Software Solutions Topline Service Manager
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What recreational vehicle service technicians do
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.
Also called
Certified RV Technician (Certified Recreational Vehicle Technician)RV Mechanic (Recreational Vehicle Mechanic)RV Service Technician (Recreational Vehicle Service Technician)RV Tech (Recreational Vehicle Technician)ATV Tech (All-Terrain Vehicle Technician)Hitch Technician (Hitch Tech)Mobile Service RV Technician (Mobile Service Recreational Vehicle Technician)RV Body Mechanic (Recreational Vehicle Body Mechanic)RVDA Master Certified RV Technician (Recreational Vehicle Dealer Association Master Certified Recreational Vehicle Technician)Service Technician (Service Tech)
More job titles for this occupation (9)
Custom Van ConverterGlobal Vehicle Technician (Global Vehicle Tech)Mobile Van Technician (Mobile Van Tech)Motor Home Technician (Motor Home Tech)Repair Technician (Repair Tech)RV Repair Technician (Recreational Vehicle Repair Technician)RV Repairer (Recreational Vehicle Repairer)RV Servicer (Recreational Vehicle Servicer)Vehicle Technician (Vehicle Tech)
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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