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

$38,880a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Rocky Mount, NC metro area. That is $18.69 an hour or $3,240 a month.

Hourly
$18.69
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
381 of 392
Jobs in the area
300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,460Median: $38,880Highest 10%: $74,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,460$14.64
25th$31,990$15.38
Median$38,880$18.69
75th$57,150$27.48
90th$74,620$35.88

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Virginia Beach, VA$58,290
Charlotte, NC$53,660
Durham, NC$51,580
Raleigh, NC$50,600
Greensboro, NC$48,770
Pinehurst, NC$48,640
Wilmington, NC$48,100
Asheville, NC$47,900
Greenville, NC$47,220
Fayetteville, NC$46,870
Hickory, NC$46,860
Jacksonville, NC$46,180
Winston-Salem, NC$46,080
Burlington, NC$45,750
Goldsboro, NC$43,970
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in North Carolina Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Rocky Mount

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$71,910
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$62,860
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$61,910
Maintenance Worker$60,670
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$55,890
Heating$55,690
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$52,640
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$47,600
Maintenance and Repair Worker$44,480
Salaries for every job in Rocky Mount, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rocky Mount, NC metro area is $18.69 ($38,880 a year).

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

No: $38,880 against $50,620 nationally, 23% less.

How does Rocky Mount compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $48,200, so Rocky Mount pays 19% less.

Where does Rocky Mount rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?

381 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,620 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.