What is the salary of a Recreational Vehicle Service Technician?

The typical salary range is $35,378 - $70,756 per year.

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Which studies lead to becoming a Recreational Vehicle Service Technician?

Tech & EngineeringGrowingBright Outlook

Recreational Vehicle Service Technician

Operational-level

Also known as: ATV Tech (All-Terrain Vehicle Technician), Certified RV Technician (Certified Recreational Vehicle Technician), Custom Van Converter, Global Vehicle Technician (Global Vehicle Tech)

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.

RV TechnologyAutomotive SystemsVehicle MaintenanceMobile Equipment RepairTechnical ServicesMechanical TradesApplied EngineeringEngineeringTechnicalOil and Gas

A Day in the Life

You pull into the service bay of RV Solutions, a dealership bustling even before 8 AM. After grabbing your coffee, you head to the dispatch monitor, a large touchscreen displaying the day's work orders. Today starts with a travel trailer experiencing intermittent power issues. You grab your toolbox, a diagnostic scanner, and your trusty Fluke multimeter, mentally preparing to dive deep into its electrical system. The cool concrete floor of the shop feels familiar under your boots as you make your way to Bay 3.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Facebook Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+9.7%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

2,200

per year (US)

Jobs today

17,500

in 2025 → 19,200 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

Moderate

Working in a team

Moderate

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

Moderate

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

High

Indoor, climate-controlled

Low

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This career offers a bright outlook with rapid growth projected through 2035, expecting about 2,200 job openings each year. The median annual wage is around $52,000. You can advance by becoming a Master RV Technician specializing in specific systems, managing a service team as an RV Service Manager, or by training new technicians.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Entry-Level Appliance Repair Technician
Automotive Mechanic Assistant
General Maintenance Worker

Recreational Vehicle Service Technician

Where it can lead

RV Service Manager
Master RV Technician
RV Systems Technical Trainer

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely enhance diagnostics for RV service technicians, using predictive maintenance to anticipate failures in complex systems like engines, electrical, and plumbing. AI-powered tools could offer augmented reality guidance for repairs and troubleshooting, making training more efficient and complex tasks easier. However, the hands-on nature of physical repairs and custom modifications will still require human expertise.

Salary

$52,000

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position