How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in New Jersey?
$56,610a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in New Jersey. That is $27.22 an hour or $4,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.22
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,500Median: $56,610Highest 10%: $91,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,500 | $16.11 | |
| 25th | $40,030 | $19.25 | |
| Median | $56,610 | $27.22 | |
| 75th | $75,410 | $36.25 | |
| 90th | $91,210 | $43.85 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,460 |
| Allentown, PA | $57,810 |
| New York, NY | $57,760 |
| Trenton, NJ | $56,550 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $54,840 |
| Vineland, NJ | $48,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| 13. Maryland | $57,520 |
| 14. North Dakota | $57,360 |
| 15. Washington | $57,270 |
| 16. New Jersey | $56,610 |
| 17. Wisconsin | $54,350 |
| 18. Michigan | $54,120 |
| 19. New York | $54,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $27.22 ($56,610 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $56,610 against $50,620 nationally, 12% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
New Jersey ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays automotive service technician and mechanics the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $58,460 a year.
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.