How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in St. Louis?
$58,190a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $27.98 an hour or $4,849 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.98
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 7,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,280Median: $58,190Highest 10%: $78,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,280 | $17.44 | |
| 25th | $41,040 | $19.73 | |
| Median | $58,190 | $27.98 | |
| 75th | $72,610 | $34.91 | |
| 90th | $78,140 | $37.57 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| Kansas City, MO | $53,790 |
| Springfield, MO | $49,570 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,690 |
| Columbia, MO | $48,370 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $47,180 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $47,010 |
| Joplin, MO | $46,320 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer | $104,000 |
| Control and Valve Installer and Repairer | $89,660 |
| Avionics Technician | $82,200 |
| Rigger | $81,350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic | $80,410 |
| Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician | $77,600 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $76,780 |
| Maintenance Worker | $71,840 |
| Millwright | $66,480 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $65,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $27.98 ($58,190 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $58,190 against $50,620 nationally, 15% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $49,160, so St. Louis pays 18% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
67 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,140 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.