How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Albany?
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $26.68 an hour or $4,625 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.68
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 2,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,400 | $17.98 | |
| 25th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| Median | $55,500 | $26.68 | |
| 75th | $64,620 | $31.07 | |
| 90th | $76,570 | $36.81 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| Rochester, NY | $58,530 |
| New York, NY | $57,760 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $56,260 |
| Kingston, NY | $53,290 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,410 |
| Ithaca, NY | $48,820 |
| Buffalo, NY | $48,550 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47,870 |
| Utica, NY | $47,770 |
| Watertown, NY | $47,280 |
| Elmira, NY | $46,720 |
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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $26.68 ($55,500 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $55,500 against $50,620 nationally, 10% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $54,120, so Albany pays 3% more.
Where does Albany rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
93 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,570 or more.
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.