03/26/2026
Did ANY of you Know THIS?
Automotive service technicians and mechanics face one of the highest su***de rates among all occupations. According to CDC data from 2023, the rate for male automotive repairers was 50.6 per 100,000, while a detailed study on the CDC website placed the rate for specific automotive technicians as high as 80.6 per 100,000, significantly higher than the general population.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
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Key Findings on Automotive Technician Su***de:
Highest Risk Industry: Automotive repair is consistently ranked among the top industries for su***de, alongside construction and mining.
High-Risk Demographic: The majority of su***des in this sector are White (non-Hispanic) males between 46 and 55 years old.
Contributing Factors: The high-stress, physically demanding nature of the work—which often involves chronic pain from injuries—is a major factor, along with higher rates of firearm access and lower rates of mental health treatment.
This was 3 years ago and it's only gotten worse. And one more thing it has nothing to do with fi****ms accessibility!
