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

$50,530a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $24.29 an hour or $4,211 a month.

Hourly
$24.29
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
147 of 392
Jobs in the area
5,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,100Median: $50,530Highest 10%: $80,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,100$17.36
25th$38,530$18.52
Median$50,530$24.29
75th$64,570$31.04
90th$80,060$38.49

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Chicago, IL$55,320
Michigan City, IN$50,400
Elkhart, IN$49,990
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 Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$114,200
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$105,300
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$80,310
Millwright$79,420
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$66,860
Medical Equipment Repairer$65,870
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$65,600
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$64,870
Maintenance Worker$64,390
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$64,130
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $24.29 ($50,530 a year).

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

Yes: $50,530 against $50,620 nationally, 0% more.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $49,360, so Indianapolis pays 2% more.

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

147 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,060 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.