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

$50,190a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Reno, NV metro area. That is $24.13 an hour or $4,183 a month.

Hourly
$24.13
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
156 of 392
Jobs in the area
1,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,730Median: $50,190Highest 10%: $80,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,730$17.66
25th$43,550$20.94
Median$50,190$24.13
75th$70,770$34.02
90th$80,430$38.67

Other cities in Nevada

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Carson City, NV$54,270
Las Vegas, NV$47,650
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Related jobs in Reno

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$122,900
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$82,800
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$79,480
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$78,970
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$77,810
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$76,070
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$74,360
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$74,110
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$71,300
Rigger$67,350
Salaries for every job in Reno, NV

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Reno, NV metro area is $24.13 ($50,190 a year).

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

No: $50,190 against $50,620 nationally, 1% less.

How does Reno compare with the rest of Nevada?

The median in Nevada is $48,290, so Reno pays 4% more.

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

156 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,430 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.