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

$49,890a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area. That is $23.99 an hour or $4,158 a month.

Hourly
$23.99
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
167 of 392
Jobs in the area
650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,250Median: $49,890Highest 10%: $74,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,250$17.43
25th$41,630$20.01
Median$49,890$23.99
75th$66,100$31.78
90th$74,250$35.70

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Dubuque, IA$61,030
Des Moines, IA$60,470
Ames, IA$58,820
Omaha, NE$54,230
Sioux City, IA$54,230
Iowa City, IA$49,960
Waterloo, IA$48,720
Davenport, IA$47,880
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in Iowa Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Cedar Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$103,100
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,560
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$73,800
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$72,920
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$72,140
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$66,570
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$62,940
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$62,690
Millwright$60,900
Heating$60,680
Salaries for every job in Cedar Rapids, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area is $23.99 ($49,890 a year).

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

No: $49,890 against $50,620 nationally, 1% less.

How does Cedar Rapids compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $50,510, so Cedar Rapids pays 1% less.

Where does Cedar Rapids rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?

167 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,250 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.