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

$49,810a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $23.95 an hour or $4,151 a month.

Hourly
$23.95
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
169 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,850Median: $49,810Highest 10%: $77,080
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,850$17.24
25th$39,080$18.79
Median$49,810$23.95
75th$63,060$30.32
90th$77,080$37.06

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
Elkhart, IN$49,990
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 Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$101,800
Millwright$91,410
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$76,640
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$71,070
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$67,140
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$66,030
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$62,750
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$61,790
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$61,640
Heating$60,830
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $23.95 ($49,810 a year).

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

No: $49,810 against $50,620 nationally, 2% less.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

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

Where does Fort Wayne rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?

169 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,080 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.