Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
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.
Also called: ATV Tech (All-Terrain Vehicle Technician), Certified RV Technician (Certified Recreational Vehicle Technician), Custom Van Converter, Global Vehicle Technician (Global Vehicle Tech), Hitch Technician (Hitch Tech), Mobile Service RV Technician (Mobile Service Recreational Vehicle Technician)
Median pay
$52,000
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$36,120 – $77,960
People employed
17,430
Holland code
RCI
Realistic · Conventional · Investigative
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Do you want variety, with new tasks often?
- 2.Are you OK with physical risk, such as hazardous equipment or conditions, with proper training?
- 3.Are you OK working outdoors in all kinds of weather?
- 4.Do you prefer doing your own work rather than directing others?
- 5.Are you happy working mostly on your own, with little contact with others?
- 6.Are you OK being on your feet and moving most of the day?
- 7.Do you prefer a steady pace without constant deadlines?
The hard parts
- Long hours on your feet
- Work outdoors in all weather
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (45 states with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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What recreational vehicle service technicians do
- 01Diagnose and repair furnace or air conditioning systems.
- 02Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
- 03Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.
- 04Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
- 05Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul.
- 06Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools.
Skills that matter most
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Building and Construction
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs a high school diploma (O*NET Job Zone 2).
- Related work experience: over 1 year, up to and including 2 years.
- On-the-job training: over 3 months, up to and including 6 months.
- A certification can help.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from recreational vehicle service technicians
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers84% · +8%
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers80% · +3%
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General79% · −5%
- Home Appliance Repairers78% · −2%
- Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters77% · +20%
Change into recreational vehicle service technicians
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers78% · $39,630
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers76% · $47,450
- Mechanical Door Repairers75% · $55,720
- Home Appliance Repairers74% · $50,990
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers74% · $51,320
Majors that lead here
- Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.