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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in St. Joseph?

$47,180a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area. That is $22.68 an hour or $3,932 a month.

Hourly
$22.68
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
278 of 392
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,640Median: $47,180Highest 10%: $75,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,640$15.21
25th$37,430$18.00
Median$47,180$22.68
75th$59,320$28.52
90th$75,920$36.50

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

St. Louis, MO$58,190
Kansas City, MO$53,790
Springfield, MO$49,570
Cape Girardeau, MO$48,690
Columbia, MO$48,370
Jefferson City, MO$47,010
Joplin, MO$46,320
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Related jobs in St. Joseph

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$100,300
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$85,120
Maintenance Worker$76,530
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$75,640
Heating$61,910
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,820
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$59,390
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$58,440
Maintenance and Repair Worker$57,420
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$56,850
Salaries for every job in St. Joseph, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in St. Joseph?

The median hourly pay in the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area is $22.68 ($47,180 a year).

Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in St. Joseph than the national average?

No: $47,180 against $50,620 nationally, 7% less.

How does St. Joseph compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $49,160, so St. Joseph pays 4% less.

Where does St. Joseph rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?

278 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in St. Joseph?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,920 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.