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

$49,990a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area. That is $24.03 an hour or $4,166 a month.

Hourly
$24.03
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
162 of 392
Jobs in the area
530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,970Median: $49,990Highest 10%: $78,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,970$16.81
25th$40,590$19.51
Median$49,990$24.03
75th$61,410$29.52
90th$78,760$37.87

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Chicago, IL$55,320
Indianapolis, IN$50,530
Michigan City, IN$50,400
Fort Wayne, IN$49,810
Lafayette, IN$49,290
Columbus, IN$49,180
Cincinnati, OH$49,090
South Bend, IN$49,080
Kokomo, IN$48,580
Bloomington, IN$48,480
Evansville, IN$47,920
Louisville, KY$47,440
Muncie, IN$47,360
Terre Haute, IN$46,840
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in Indiana Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Elkhart

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,930
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$70,040
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$65,200
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$62,460
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$60,130
Heating$59,590
Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,890
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$58,050
Maintenance and Repair Worker$57,590
Maintenance Worker$54,710
Salaries for every job in Elkhart, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area is $24.03 ($49,990 a year).

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

No: $49,990 against $50,620 nationally, 1% less.

How does Elkhart compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $49,360, so Elkhart pays 1% more.

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

162 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,760 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.