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Shortage of auto mechanics hits Clark County

Southern Nevada is about 800 mechanics short, according the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. As the technology in cars continues to advance, it’s becoming more difficult to find auto mechanics and technicians who know how to work on the vehicles. Usually, a labor shortage translates to higher wages. But the median wage for auto service workers in Clark County is $17.50 an hour, according to Emsi, a labor market analytics firm The average hourly wage in the Las Vegas Valley is $21.37, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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