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

$46,320a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area. That is $22.27 an hour or $3,860 a month.

Hourly
$22.27
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
310 of 392
Jobs in the area
590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,350Median: $46,320Highest 10%: $72,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,350$14.59
25th$36,550$17.57
Median$46,320$22.27
75th$58,870$28.30
90th$72,860$35.03

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

St. Louis, MO$58,190
Kansas City, MO$53,790
Springfield, MO$49,570
Cape Girardeau, MO$48,690
Columbia, MO$48,370
St. Joseph, MO$47,180
Jefferson City, MO$47,010
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in Missouri Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Joplin

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$97,670
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$81,350
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,720
Maintenance Worker$61,320
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$60,910
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$56,580
Heating$55,360
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$52,200
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$51,450
Installation$49,860
Salaries for every job in Joplin, MO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Joplin, MO-KS metro area is $22.27 ($46,320 a year).

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

No: $46,320 against $50,620 nationally, 8% less.

How does Joplin compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $49,160, so Joplin pays 6% less.

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

310 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,860 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.