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How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Wheeling?

$42,030a year

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area. That is $20.21 an hour or $3,503 a month.

Hourly
$20.21
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
370 of 392
Jobs in the area
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,810Median: $42,030Highest 10%: $75,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,810$14.33
25th$36,280$17.44
Median$42,030$20.21
75th$59,970$28.83
90th$75,410$36.25

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.

Washington, DC$61,860
Winchester, VA$57,570
Hagerstown, MD$47,800
Charleston, WV$41,390
Weirton, WV$40,670
Beckley, WV$37,340
Parkersburg, WV$37,250
Huntington, WV$37,240
Morgantown, WV$37,060
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in West Virginia Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic salary in all states

Related jobs in Wheeling

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$108,100
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$91,090
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$85,240
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$82,960
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$64,460
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,970
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$57,840
Heating$56,240
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$53,780
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$47,910
Salaries for every job in Wheeling, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Wheeling?

The median hourly pay in the Wheeling, WV-OH metro area is $20.21 ($42,030 a year).

Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Wheeling than the national average?

No: $42,030 against $50,620 nationally, 17% less.

How does Wheeling compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $37,660, so Wheeling pays 12% more.

Where does Wheeling rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?

370 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Wheeling?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,410 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.