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
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.