Most technicians will work 8 hours and 40 hours weekly, sometimes when during busy periods some might work 70 hours. A bus or trucking company that have you working 24 hours will need you to do shifts. Technicians salaries depend on their skill level and where they are located the lowest skilled (starting wage for people who are not yet qualified) is $13 to $16 hourly yearly $27,000-$33,000, those with more skill they will make $16 to $29 hourly or $33,000-$60,000 the median would be $14 an hour or, $40,000. A promotion will all depend on performance and initiative.