How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.34 an hour or $4,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.34
- Average (mean)
- $56,420
- Jobs
- 704,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,660 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $38,900 | $18.70 | |
| Median | $50,620 | $24.34 | |
| 75th | $70,430 | $33.86 | |
| 90th | $81,790 | $39.32 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $68,660 |
| California | $64,980 |
| Colorado | $61,280 |
| Alaska | $60,840 |
| Massachusetts | $60,760 |
| Connecticut | $60,220 |
| Virginia | $59,330 |
| New Hampshire | $59,020 |
| Montana | $58,740 |
| Oregon | $58,520 |
| Delaware | $58,410 |
| Minnesota | $58,390 |
| Maryland | $57,520 |
| North Dakota | $57,360 |
| Washington | $57,270 |
| New Jersey | $56,610 |
| Wisconsin | $54,350 |
| Michigan | $54,120 |
| New York | $54,120 |
| Hawaii | $52,160 |
| Maine | $52,040 |
| Rhode Island | $51,770 |
| Vermont | $51,630 |
| Wyoming | $51,330 |
| South Dakota | $51,160 |
| Nebraska | $50,560 |
| Iowa | $50,510 |
| Tennessee | $50,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,800 |
| Arizona | $49,570 |
| Indiana | $49,360 |
| Illinois | $49,170 |
| Missouri | $49,160 |
| Georgia | $49,060 |
| Ohio | $48,710 |
| Idaho | $48,420 |
| Texas | $48,310 |
| Nevada | $48,290 |
| Florida | $48,260 |
| North Carolina | $48,200 |
| South Carolina | $48,100 |
| Kansas | $47,790 |
| New Mexico | $47,300 |
| Utah | $46,570 |
| Oklahoma | $46,560 |
| Louisiana | $46,400 |
| Alabama | $45,640 |
| Kentucky | $44,890 |
| Arkansas | $44,160 |
| Mississippi | $37,820 |
| West Virginia | $37,660 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $77,840 |
| Napa, CA | $76,450 |
| San Francisco, CA | $76,030 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $75,080 |
| Sacramento, CA | $72,020 |
| Vallejo, CA | $69,710 |
| Oxnard, CA | $65,160 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,320 |
| Riverside, CA | $64,210 |
| Hanford, CA | $64,090 |
| Boulder, CO | $63,950 |
| Chico, CA | $63,070 |
| Boston, MA | $63,060 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,840 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,820 |
In other countries
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic belongs to the international group "Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers".
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- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$79,870
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- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,770
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$56,550
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$65,510
- Rail Car Repairer$67,530
- Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician$57,550
- Motorcycle Mechanic$48,580
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$47,880
Frequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.34 ($50,620 a year).
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make a month?
About $4,218 a month before tax, based on a median of $50,620 a year.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,660 or less a year ($16.66 an hour); the top 10% make $81,790 or more.
Which state pays automotive service technician and mechanics the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $68,660 a year, followed by California ($64,980) and Colorado ($61,280).
Which city pays automotive service technician and mechanics the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $77,840 a year.
How many automotive service technician and mechanics are there in the United States?
About 704,640 people work as automotive service technician and mechanics.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.