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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Birmingham?

$47,830a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $23.00 an hour or $3,986 a month.

Hourly
$23.00
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
247 of 392
Jobs in the area
2,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,630Median: $47,830Highest 10%: $88,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,630$16.17
25th$38,400$18.46
Median$47,830$23.00
75th$70,720$34.00
90th$88,150$42.38

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Columbus, GA$48,830
Mobile, AL$47,330
Auburn, AL$47,250
Montgomery, AL$47,030
Huntsville, AL$46,840
Decatur, AL$45,740
Daphne, AL$45,720
Tuscaloosa, AL$45,070
Anniston, AL$44,590
Dothan, AL$44,170
Gadsden, AL$42,200
Florence, AL$39,800
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in Alabama Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Birmingham

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$102,500
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$95,150
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$77,600
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,160
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$73,390
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$67,200
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$65,610
Maintenance Worker$64,180
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$63,350
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$63,080
Salaries for every job in Birmingham, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Birmingham?

The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $23.00 ($47,830 a year).

Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Birmingham than the national average?

No: $47,830 against $50,620 nationally, 6% less.

How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $45,640, so Birmingham pays 5% more.

Where does Birmingham rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?

247 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Birmingham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,150 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.