How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in New York?
$54,120a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in New York. That is $26.02 an hour or $4,510 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.02
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 32,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,470Median: $54,120Highest 10%: $91,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| Median | $54,120 | $26.02 | |
| 75th | $73,320 | $35.25 | |
| 90th | $91,490 | $43.99 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rochester, NY | $58,530 |
| New York, NY | $57,760 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $56,260 |
| Albany, NY | $55,500 |
| Kingston, NY | $53,290 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $50,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,410 |
| Ithaca, NY | $48,820 |
| Buffalo, NY | $48,550 |
| Binghamton, NY | $47,870 |
| Utica, NY | $47,770 |
| Watertown, NY | $47,280 |
| Elmira, NY | $46,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| 16. New Jersey | $56,610 |
| 17. Wisconsin | $54,350 |
| 18. Michigan | $54,120 |
| 19. New York | $54,120 |
| 20. Hawaii | $52,160 |
| 21. Maine | $52,040 |
| 22. Rhode Island | $51,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $26.02 ($54,120 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $54,120 against $50,620 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New York rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
New York ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays automotive service technician and mechanics the most?
Rochester, NY, with a median of $58,530 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.