Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
SOC code 49-3092 · O*NET-SOC 49-3092.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Skilled trades
Bright Outlook — O*NET expects rapid growth for this occupation
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$52,000
a year
Hourly
$25.00
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$56,440
$27.14 per hour
Middle 50%
$44,920 – $63,890
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$36,120 – $77,960
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
17,430
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $36,120
- $17.37/hr
- 25th percentile
- $44,920
- $21.59/hr
- Median percentile
- $52,000
- $25.00/hr
- 75th percentile
- $63,890
- $30.72/hr
- 90th percentile
- $77,960
- $37.48/hr
What does a recreational vehicle service technician do?
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.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- 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.
How to become a recreational vehicle service technician
Most people in this role hold less than a high school diploma — 46% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- Less than a High School Diploma46%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)32%
- Post-Secondary Certificate21%
- Some College Courses2%
Common questions
How much does a recreational vehicle service technician earn?
The national median is $52,000 a year. The full range runs from $36,120 at the 10th percentile to $77,960 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a recreational vehicle service technician without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Reading Comprehension3.0/5
- Active Listening3.0/5
- Speaking3.0/5
Knowledge areas
- Mechanical4.1/5
- Building and Construction4.1/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.8/5
- Administration and Management3.6/5
- Education and Training3.6/5
- English Language3.2/5
- Engineering and Technology3.1/5
- Mathematics3.0/5
Transferable strengths: Repairing, Troubleshooting, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Equipment Maintenance.