A Shared Data Platform Built for the Industry
Available as a part of ASE Connects memberships, the Industry Data Exchange is a shared data platform built to bring clarity to the industry’s biggest workforce questions. By combining real data from shops across the automotive, diesel, and collision sectors, it delivers insights into technician pay, benefits, customer labor rates, and more.
All data is current, aggregated, and anonymized—so you can benchmark your shop with confidence while protecting privacy. Filter by location, shop type, and industry to see insights that are truly relevant to your business.
Turn Data into Better Decisions for Your Shop
Instead of relying on assumptions—or reacting after problems arise—you gain access to current data that helps you make smarter decisions with confidence.
With insight into technician pay, benefits, customer labor rates, revenue trends, appointment lead time, and technician demand, you can:
- Compete more effectively for technicians
- Build compensation and benefits plans with confidence
- Make informed pricing decisions
- Better understand shop performance and market trends
- Plan for long-term workforce and business growth
Gain the visibility you need to stay competitive and move your shop forward.
What You’ll See Inside the Industry Data Exchange
Participate in any of these areas or none, based on what makes sense for your shop.
Quarterly Service Snapshot
Get a clearer picture of how shops like yours are performing and where the market is headed.
- Participate each quarter with a quick 5-minute snapshot submission to keep insights current and relevant
- Access data around customer labor rates, revenue growth, appointment lead time, and technicians needed
- Identify trends affecting shop operations and use the insights to support pricing strategies, staffing decisions, and long-term planning
Technician Pay
Know where you stand in your market—and why.
- National and local pay benchmarks
- Interactive charts showing median pay, average pay, and experience ranges
- Use the data to validate offers, adjust pay structures, and stay competitive in hiring and retention
Benefits & Policies
Understand what shops like yours are actually offering—not just what’s “expected.”
- Visual breakdowns showing the percentage of shops offering key benefits, including:
- Health and dental insurance
- Tool benefits and reimbursement
- Mentorship and career path programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Plus, 10+ more benefits!
- Identify benefit gaps and opportunities that can improve retention without overspending
How It Works
ASE Connects members can access the Industry Data Exchange by quickly and easily contributing their own shop data anonymously to gain access to a powerful, continuously improving view of the market.
Submit Your Data Anonymously
Securely share workforce data through a simple online form. All submissions are aggregated and anonymized—no individual shop data is ever visible or identifiable.
Data Is Aggregated & Protected
Submitted data is combined with inputs from shops across the automotive, diesel, and collision sectors. The platform ensures data accuracy while maintaining strict privacy protections for everyone.
Access Actionable Insights
Once submitted, you’ll gain access to the full Industry Data Exchange—allowing you to see current benchmarks and trends filtered by location, shop type, and industry. This makes it easier to compare and make informed decisions.
Make Smarter Workforce Decisions
With trusted, up-to-date data, you can confidently evaluate compensation, benefits, and key service stats to support better hiring, retention, pricing strategies, and long-term workforce planning.