How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Madison?
$60,650a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $29.16 an hour or $5,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.16
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $60,650Highest 10%: $81,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| Median | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| 75th | $77,120 | $37.08 | |
| 90th | $81,490 | $39.18 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| Milwaukee, WI | $62,530 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $60,490 |
| Appleton, WI | $58,060 |
| Kenosha, WI | $57,540 |
| Green Bay, WI | $56,180 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $54,300 |
| Janesville, WI | $53,240 |
| Wausau, WI | $53,100 |
| Duluth, MN | $52,640 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $52,040 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $51,080 |
| Racine, WI | $50,320 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $50,280 |
| La Crosse, WI | $50,180 |
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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $29.16 ($60,650 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $60,650 against $50,620 nationally, 20% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $54,350, so Madison pays 12% more.
Where does Madison rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
33 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,490 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.