How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Merced?
$59,390a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Merced, CA metro area. That is $28.55 an hour or $4,949 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.55
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,670Median: $59,390Highest 10%: $77,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $43,350 | $20.84 | |
| Median | $59,390 | $28.55 | |
| 75th | $71,610 | $34.43 | |
| 90th | $77,530 | $37.27 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| San Jose, CA | $77,840 |
| Napa, CA | $76,450 |
| San Francisco, CA | $76,030 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $75,080 |
| Sacramento, CA | $72,020 |
| Vallejo, CA | $69,710 |
| Oxnard, CA | $65,160 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,320 |
| Riverside, CA | $64,210 |
| Hanford, CA | $64,090 |
| Chico, CA | $63,070 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,840 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,820 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,770 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,770 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $62,450 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $61,620 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,110 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $58,860 |
| Yuba City, CA | $58,580 |
| El Centro, CA | $54,330 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,000 |
| Redding, CA | $50,260 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,280 |
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Salaries for every job in Merced, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Merced?
The median hourly pay in the Merced, CA metro area is $28.55 ($59,390 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Merced than the national average?
Yes: $59,390 against $50,620 nationally, 17% more.
How does Merced compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $64,980, so Merced pays 9% less.
Where does Merced rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
45 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Merced?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,530 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.