September 15, 2009 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
Careers in auto racing
Median annual wages for selected occupations in the spectators sports industry, May 2008
|
Median annual wages |
Mechanical engineers |
$78,320 |
First-line supervisors and managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers |
$67,960 |
Automotive body and related repairers |
$54,750 |
Painters of transportation equipment |
$52,870 |
Automotive service technicians and mechanics |
$51,160 |
Machinists |
$45,060 |
Helpers of installation, maintenance, and repair workers |
$23,780 |
These data featured in the TED article, Careers in auto racing.
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