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Certified RV technician: pay, job outlook and how to become one

Updated October 29, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET data. Published by Humblebee.

$52,000median pay per year, or $25.00 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $36,120lowest 10% earn less
  2. $44,92025th percentile
  3. $52,000median
  4. $63,89075th percentile
  5. $77,960top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[3]Median for all US jobs, $50,980[4]

The median recreational vehicle service technician earned $52,000 a year in May 2025[1]. Jobs are projected to grow 9.7% from 2025 to 2035[2].

Job growth, 2025–35
+9.7%[2]
Openings per year
2,200[5]
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent[6]

How much do RV service technicians make?

O*NET lists certified RV technician as one job title[7]. The BLS category is Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians. In May 2025 the median wage was $52,000 a year, or $25.00 an hour[1]. Half of workers earned more and half earned less[1]. The average was $56,440 a year, or $27.14 an hour[8]. For comparison, the median for all occupations was $50,980 a year[4].

The range looks like this:

Point Annual Hourly
10th percentile[3][9] $36,120 $17.37
25th percentile[3][9] $44,920 $21.59
Median[1] $52,000 $25.00
75th percentile[3][9] $63,890 $30.72
90th percentile[3][9] $77,960 $37.48

A percentile is a boundary. For example, the lowest-paid 10% of workers earned less than $36,120[3]. BLS publishes percentile wages, not a starting salary[10].

These figures cover wage and salary workers only. They leave out the self-employed and do not include bonuses or the cost of benefits[11]. About 2.5% of workers were self-employed in 2025[12]. About 17,430 people held wage and salary jobs in May 2025[13].

Pay by state and city

Among the 45 states with published data, California had the highest median at $68,240[14]. Nevada followed at $65,200, then New Hampshire at $62,090[14]. West Virginia had the lowest listed median at $35,920[14].

Texas had the most jobs at 1,890, followed by Indiana with 1,290 and California with 1,070[15]. Among metro areas with at least 100 jobs, Jacksonville, FL had the highest median at $71,980, followed by Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV at $66,190[16]. The Elkhart-Goshen, IN area had the most jobs, at 690[17].

Show median pay in 45 states
StateMedian per yearJobs
California[14]$68,2401,070
Nevada$65,200210
New Hampshire$62,09040
North Carolina$62,000400
Massachusetts$61,470240
Colorado$60,760530
New Jersey$60,76090
Florida$60,5601,040
Minnesota$59,410240
Oklahoma$58,990270
Tennessee$58,440430
Wisconsin$58,390330
Utah$58,090240
New York$57,720370
Montana$57,310140
Indiana$56,7501,290
Nebraska$56,510110
South Carolina$56,490230
Wyoming$56,20030
Oregon$54,570650
Alaska$54,410120
Ohio$54,350590
Georgia$53,290490
Washington$52,280500
Connecticut$51,46030
North Dakota$50,39060
New Mexico$49,720150
Texas$49,7101,890
Idaho$49,550370
Arizona$49,250900
Maine$48,990120
Arkansas$48,800190
Pennsylvania$48,240640
Iowa$48,030420
Kentucky$47,800200
Alabama$47,760370
Illinois$47,600180
Missouri$46,980460
Mississippi$46,400170
Louisiana$45,390360
Kansas$45,020130
Michigan$41,600640
Virginia$41,280340
South Dakota$39,82030
West Virginia$35,92070

How to become an RV service technician

BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education for entry. It lists no related work experience and long-term on-the-job training[6]. O*NET places the job in a group where some jobs need little previous experience and others need several months to a year[18].

The facts for this page do not name any license or certification, so check with employers about what they ask for.

What RV service technicians do

These workers check for problems in recreational vehicles, including travel trailers, and then fix, tune or rebuild them[19]. Some specialize in systems such as gas, electrical, hydraulic, plumbing or towing[19]. Typical tasks include:

Job titles in O*NET include RV mechanic, RV tech and mobile service RV technician[7].

Job outlook

BLS projects employment to grow 9.7% from 2025 to 2035, from about 17,500 to 19,200 jobs[2]. Employment in all occupations is projected to grow 3.5%[21]. These counts include the self-employed[2].

About 2,200 openings a year are projected[5]. Openings include jobs created when workers retire or change occupations, not only new jobs[5]. Each year, 5% of workers leave the labor force and 5.9% move to a different occupation[22].

Is it a good fit?

The facts show median pay a little above the all-occupations median and faster projected job growth[1][4][2][21]. Entry calls for a high school diploma or equivalent and long-term on-the-job training[6]. The work covers many systems, from electrical to plumbing and brakes[20]. Pay spreads from $36,120 at the 10th percentile to $77,960 at the 90th[3].

Related occupations from O*NET, with BLS median pay and projected growth[23].

Frequently asked questions

How much does an RV technician make an hour?
The median was $25.00 an hour in May 2025[1]. The 10th percentile was $17.37 and the 90th was $37.48[9].
What education do you need to be an RV technician?
BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry education[6].
Are RV technicians in demand?
BLS projects 9.7% growth from 2025 to 2035, against 3.5% for all occupations[2][21].
What is the highest paying state for RV technicians?
California had the highest median at $68,240, followed by Nevada at $65,200[14].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians in the US was $52,000 per year and $25.00 per hour. Half of workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS Employment Projections: employment of Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians is projected to grow 9.7% from 2025 to 2035, from about 17,500 to 19,200 jobs (a change of +1,700). These counts include self-employed workers. BLS Employment Projections
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians: 10th percentile $36,120, 25th percentile $44,920, 75th percentile $63,890, 90th percentile $77,960. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in the US was $50,980. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS Employment Projections: about 2,200 openings for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians are projected each year, on average, from 2025 to 2035. Openings include jobs that open when workers retire or move to other occupations, not only new jobs. BLS Employment Projections
  6. BLS Employment Projections, typical path into Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians: education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training. BLS Employment Projections
  7. O*NET 49-3092.00 sample job titles reported by workers: ATV Tech (All-Terrain Vehicle Technician), Certified RV Technician (Certified Recreational Vehicle Technician), Hitch Technician (Hitch Tech), Mobile Service RV Technician (Mobile Service Recreational Vehicle Technician), RV Body Mechanic (Recreational Vehicle Body Mechanic), RV Mechanic (Recreational Vehicle Mechanic), RV Service Technician (Recreational Vehicle Service Technician), RV Tech (Recreational Vehicle Technician). O*NET OnLine
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians was $56,440 per year and $27.14 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians: 10th percentile $17.37, 25th percentile $21.59, 75th percentile $30.72, 90th percentile $37.48. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS FAQ: a percentile wage is a boundary. The median (50th percentile) separates the highest-paid 50% from the lowest-paid 50% of workers in the occupation. OEWS publishes percentile wages, not a starting salary. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS Employment Projections: 2.5% of Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians were self-employed in 2025. BLS Employment Projections
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 17,430 people were employed as Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians in the US (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. Median annual wage for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians in every state with published data, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS OEWS, May 2025, states with the most Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians jobs: Texas 1,890; Indiana 1,290; California 1,070; Florida 1,040; Arizona 900. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  16. BLS OEWS, May 2025, metro areas with the highest median annual wage for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians (areas with at least 100 jobs): Jacksonville, FL $71,980; Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $66,190; Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $64,480; Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $62,690; Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $60,660; Tucson, AZ $60,030; Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $59,970; Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $59,820. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, metro areas with the most Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians jobs: Elkhart-Goshen, IN 690 (median $50,860); Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ 580 (median $49,440); Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 410 (median $56,980); Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX 360 (median $51,490); Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 260 (median $57,290); Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA 250 (median $59,030). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  18. O*NET 49-3092.00: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed. 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. O*NET OnLine
  19. O*NET description of Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians. O*NET OnLine
  20. O*NET task list for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians. O*NET OnLine
  21. BLS Employment Projections: employment in all occupations is projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. BLS Employment Projections
  22. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-35 annual average for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians: 5% of workers leave the labor force each year and 5.9% move to a different occupation. BLS Employment Projections
  23. Related occupations (O*NET) with BLS pay, growth and entry education. O*NET OnLine

Notes are for reading the data only. They are not facts and cannot be cited: use the wage_scope and percentile_meaning facts instead. OEWS employment (jobs in May 2025) and Employment Projections employment (2025, includes self-employed) are different measures and can differ. O*NET education shares come from a small survey of workers in the occupation, not from all workers.

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