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ANZSCO 899413Updated 2026-01-29

Exhaust and Muffler Repairer

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 56k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1090
Salary range: AUD 51k-AUD 62k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

32.2%
NSW
24%
VIC
23%
QLD

Education mix

45.4%
certificate iii/ iv
30.6%
year 10 and below
12.6%
year 12

Role overview

Exhaust and Muffler Repairers repair and replace defective exhaust and muffler systems in motor vehicles.

What you do
  • Removes old and damaged parts and cleans surrounding areas on vehicles.
  • Inspects and repairs muffler mountings.
  • Selects replacement parts according to the vehicle make, model and year.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (45.4%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Bolts, clamps, tacks, fits or welds new mufflers, extractors and exhaust pipes into place.
    • Chooses and/or modifies a suitable alternative if the selected replacement part is not available.
    • Inspects and repairs muffler mountings.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 1090
    Annual median: AUD 56k
    Range: AUD 51k-AUD 62k