You can love cars and still prefer clean shoes and climate control. After years of service advising, selling cars, and now writing about them full-time, I’ve learned the auto industry quietly relies on a long list of office and coordination jobs that most people never hear about.

As cars get more complex and fleets get bigger, these jobs are becoming harder to fill…and in many cases, better paid. You do not need a four-year degree for many of them. You do need to understand how cars actually move through the world. And it’s a large enough network to get swimmy-headed over the possibilities.

14 Autos-Related Office Jobs to Look at in 2026

Service Business Development Center (BDC) Coordinator

In car dealerships, Service BDC staff schedule appointments, receive and respond to emails and inquiries, manage follow-ups, and smooth out the service department’s capacity.

It’s a critical, public-facing communications role as dealers push fixed-ops growth. Pay data from ZipRecruiter shows the average 2025 salary at about $54,000. Most of these roles range from $40,000 to $60,000, often with performance bonuses.

Fleet Dispatcher or Coordinator jobs

Fleet dispatchers coordinate vehicles, drivers, maintenance schedules, and breakdowns. Think delivery vans, utilities, or municipal fleets. Strong communication matters more than formal education. Indeed reports most fleet dispatcher roles paying between $45,000 and $65,000, with higher pay in larger cities and specialized fleets.

Work as a City Fleet Service Dispatcher, and you’ll sit between mechanics, vendors, and city departments. You track maintenance, authorize repairs, and manage compliance for police cars, snowplows, and everything in between. Many cities list these roles under public works or fleet services. Government postings and Glassdoor data show pay typically ranging from $55,000 to $75,000 with strong benefits.

For private companies, Fleet Maintenance Coordinators focus on the dependability of company vehicles. They juggle driving schedules with maintenance and needed repairs, assuring the company can operate without fleet disruptions.

Automotive Warranty Administrator

Every warranty claim has to be written correctly or the dealer does not get paid. This job requires attention to detail and strong system knowledge, but not a degree.

Many admins come from service advising. According to Indeed, pay usually lands between $45,000 and $70,000, with experienced admins earning much more (crossing $100k) at high-volume dealers.

ADAS Calibration Coordinator

These folks aren’t the tech turning the targets, but the person scheduling, documenting, and billing calibrations when needed.

These coordinators review repair orders, ensure proper procedures are followed, and document everything.

This role is growing fast as shops try to keep calibrations in house. ZipRecruiter shows pay commonly between $45,000 and $75,000.

Wholesale Parts Specialist

Wholesale parts jobs are all about relationships and logistics.

You sell OEM parts to independent shops and collision centers. No degree required, but deep vehicle knowledge helps. Pay commonly ranges from $50,000 to $80,000, according to Glassdoor and dealership job listings, often with commission.

Insurance Total Loss Specialist

When a car is damaged beyond repair, these specialists determine replacement value and settlement.

Many come from dealerships or body shops. Glassdoor and insurance forums report pay generally between $55,000 and $85,000.

OEM or Dealer Social Media Manager

These jobs run brand accounts, respond to customers, and coordinate campaigns with marketing and legal teams.

This role demands some automotive literacy. Indeed and Glassdoor list pay commonly between $55,000 and $90,000.

Automotive Compliance Coordinator

From emissions rules to safety recalls, someone has to track regulatory boxes.

These jobs exist at OEMs, fleets, and large dealer groups. Pay reported by Glassdoor typically ranges from $60,000 to $100,000.

Mobility Program Administrator

Car subscriptions, shared fleets, and employer vehicle programs need admins who understand usage, billing, and vehicle condition.

Glassdoor data shows pay often landing between $65,000 and $100,000.

Parts Department Manager

Parts managers control inventory, pricing, and shop flow. They work closely with service, body shops, and wholesale accounts.

Most start as counter people. According to Glassdoor pay reports, experienced managers typically earn $63,000 to $108,000, with bonuses tied to performance.

Automotive Communications Specialist

These jobs write internal updates, customer messaging, recall notices, and executive talking points. They often work inside OEMs or large dealer groups. Pay typically lands between $65,000 and $100,000, according to Glassdoor.

Expect entry-level roles at smaller dealerships or aftermarket companies to pay less than carmaker headquarters or huge distributor jobs.

OEM Public Relations Manager

These roles handle media relations, crisis response, and vehicle launches for automakers. This is not fluff work and often requires previous experience and a four-year degree. Glassdoor reports a fairly broad range, but most OEM PR roles pay between $64,000 to $108,000 depending on seniority. Luxury and specialty brands tend to pay even more.

Automotive Marketing Analyst

These folks track campaign performance, incentives, and shopper behavior. Jobs involving these topics often require a mix of data and statistics expertise mixed with car and driver knowledge. Glassdoor shows salaries often ranging from $70,000 to $115,000.

Automotive Supply Chain Planner

This role focuses on parts availability, backorders, and logistics risk. You do not need an engineering degree, but you do need to understand how parts move from factory to shop. Glassdoor data tied to these logistics jobs shows pay commonly between $89,000 and $142,000.

The car business still rewards people who understand how vehicles actually get sold, fixed, insured, and replaced

You don’t need grease under your nails or crushing student loan debt to build a career here. You just need to know how the system really works and be willing to sit in a chair that helps keep it moving. And the jobs I mentioned above are just a small sample.