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

$49,290a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $23.70 an hour or $4,108 a month.

Hourly: $23.70
Vs. national median: -3%
Rank among cities: 182 of 392
Jobs in the area: 480

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $35,420Median: $49,290Highest 10%: $76,940

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$35,420	$17.03
25th	$37,650	$18.10
Median	$49,290	$23.70
75th	$62,520	$30.06
90th	$76,940	$36.99

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
Fort Wayne, IN	$49,810
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

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Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic	$80,220
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$73,830
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$70,130
Electrical and Electronics Repairer	$67,550
Automotive Body and Related Repairer	$62,380
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer	$62,210
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician	$62,180
Heating	$61,430
Installation	$60,470
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist	$60,200

Salaries for every job in Lafayette, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $23.70 ($49,290 a year).

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

No: $49,290 against $50,620 nationally, 3% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $49,360, so Lafayette pays 0% more.

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

182 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,940 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.