How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Tennessee?
$50,290a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in Tennessee. That is $24.18 an hour or $4,191 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.18
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,820Median: $50,290Highest 10%: $79,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,820 | $16.74 | |
| 25th | $38,300 | $18.41 | |
| Median | $50,290 | $24.18 | |
| 75th | $63,790 | $30.67 | |
| 90th | $79,930 | $38.43 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $58,700 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $51,020 |
| Memphis, TN | $50,490 |
| Jackson, TN | $49,910 |
| Johnson City, TN | $49,830 |
| Clarksville, TN | $49,570 |
| Cleveland, TN | $48,900 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,670 |
| Knoxville, TN | $48,540 |
| Morristown, TN | $47,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| 25. South Dakota | $51,160 |
| 26. Nebraska | $50,560 |
| 27. Iowa | $50,510 |
| 28. Tennessee | $50,290 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $49,800 |
| 30. Arizona | $49,570 |
| 31. Indiana | $49,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $24.18 ($50,290 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $50,290 against $50,620 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
Tennessee ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays automotive service technician and mechanics the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $58,700 a year.
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.