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

$48,830a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $23.48 an hour or $4,069 a month.

Hourly
$23.48
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
198 of 392
Jobs in the area
630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,420Median: $48,830Highest 10%: $76,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,420$14.63
25th$37,060$17.82
Median$48,830$23.48
75th$61,000$29.33
90th$76,200$36.63

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Gainesville, GA$55,330
Savannah, GA$52,230
Atlanta, GA$51,450
Athens, GA$51,170
Chattanooga, TN$51,020
Albany, GA$49,710
Warner Robins, GA$49,120
Augusta, GA$48,730
Brunswick, GA$47,880
Dalton, GA$47,770
Macon, GA$47,700
Rome, GA$47,460
Hinesville, GA$46,810
Valdosta, GA$46,730
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in Georgia Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$77,640
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$69,490
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,960
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$63,250
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$59,360
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,860
Installation$53,180
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$50,380
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$49,620
Heating$46,780
Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $23.48 ($48,830 a year).

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

No: $48,830 against $50,620 nationally, 4% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $49,060, so Columbus pays 0% more.

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

198 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,200 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.