The key issues are pain and function. I have many patients, some of whom are runners and Nordic skiers, with bunions. Many are in your situation--their feet hurt but they can do most activities--and they are often faced with a similar decision about whether or not to have surgery.
$36,000. Average Automotive Technician salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Automotive Technician salaries for job postings nationwide.
Salary by Certification. As a diesel mechanic, you may earn higher wages if you're certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Diesel technicians with the ASE Master Technician certification earned hourly wages of $16.84-$30.37 in December 2015, according to PayScale.com.