How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Salem?
$57,960a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $27.87 an hour or $4,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.87
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,660Median: $57,960Highest 10%: $89,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| 25th | $47,040 | $22.62 | |
| Median | $57,960 | $27.87 | |
| 75th | $76,680 | $36.87 | |
| 90th | $89,210 | $42.89 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| Portland, OR | $60,450 |
| Medford, OR | $57,390 |
| Bend, OR | $57,300 |
| Corvallis, OR | $54,330 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $54,330 |
| Albany, OR | $53,290 |
| Eugene, OR | $51,770 |
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $27.87 ($57,960 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $57,960 against $50,620 nationally, 15% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $58,520, so Salem pays 1% less.
Where does Salem rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
69 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,210 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.