How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $29.74 an hour or $5,155 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.74
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 12,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,110 | $18.32 | |
| 25th | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| Median | $61,860 | $29.74 | |
| 75th | $80,190 | $38.55 | |
| 90th | $97,460 | $46.86 |
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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $29.74 ($61,860 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $61,860 against $50,620 nationally, 22% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $68,660, so Washington pays 10% less.
Where does Washington rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
22 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,460 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.