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

$48,690a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro area. That is $23.41 an hour or $4,058 a month.

Hourly
$23.41
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
207 of 392
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,600Median: $48,690Highest 10%: $75,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,600$15.67
25th$37,560$18.06
Median$48,690$23.41
75th$61,210$29.43
90th$75,860$36.47

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

St. Louis, MO$58,190
Kansas City, MO$53,790
Springfield, MO$49,570
Columbia, MO$48,370
St. Joseph, MO$47,180
Jefferson City, MO$47,010
Joplin, MO$46,320
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in Missouri Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Cape Girardeau

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$99,650
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$75,830
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$66,530
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,670
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$55,520
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$51,260
Maintenance and Repair Worker$48,830
Heating$47,150
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$46,750
Installation$46,410
Salaries for every job in Cape Girardeau, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro area is $23.41 ($48,690 a year).

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

No: $48,690 against $50,620 nationally, 4% less.

How does Cape Girardeau compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $49,160, so Cape Girardeau pays 1% less.

Where does Cape Girardeau rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?

207 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,860 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.