How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Columbus?
$56,150a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $27.00 an hour or $4,679 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.00
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 3,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,420Median: $56,150Highest 10%: $85,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,420 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $38,310 | $18.42 | |
| Median | $56,150 | $27.00 | |
| 75th | $70,720 | $34.00 | |
| 90th | $85,590 | $41.15 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| Akron, OH | $52,900 |
| Cleveland, OH | $50,260 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $49,090 |
| Mansfield, OH | $48,350 |
| Dayton, OH | $47,100 |
| Toledo, OH | $47,090 |
| Canton, OH | $46,990 |
| Sandusky, OH | $46,660 |
| Springfield, OH | $46,300 |
| Youngstown, OH | $46,090 |
| Lima, OH | $45,740 |
| Wheeling, WV | $42,030 |
| Weirton, WV | $40,670 |
| Huntington, WV | $37,240 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $27.00 ($56,150 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $56,150 against $50,620 nationally, 11% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $48,710, so Columbus pays 15% more.
Where does Columbus rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
89 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 $34,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,590 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.