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

$48,810a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $23.47 an hour or $4,068 a month.

Hourly
$23.47
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
201 of 392
Jobs in the area
550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,090Median: $48,810Highest 10%: $81,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,090$17.35
25th$37,400$17.98
Median$48,810$23.47
75th$63,270$30.42
90th$81,060$38.97

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

St. Louis, MO$58,190
Chicago, IL$55,320
Cape Girardeau, MO$48,690
Rockford, IL$48,110
Champaign, IL$48,090
Davenport, IA$47,880
Decatur, IL$47,880
Peoria, IL$47,750
Bloomington, IL$46,260
Kankakee, IL$45,190
Paducah, KY$43,260
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in Illinois Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Springfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$106,600
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$83,990
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,310
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$73,000
Heating$70,730
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$64,410
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$62,000
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$60,860
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$59,390
Installation$56,540
Salaries for every job in Springfield, IL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $23.47 ($48,810 a year).

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

No: $48,810 against $50,620 nationally, 4% less.

How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $49,170, so Springfield pays 1% less.

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

201 of 392 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,060 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.