The average salary for a automotive service technicians and mechanic in the United States is $51,940, but the range typically falls between $36,910 and $62,310. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $24.97, with a range between $17.74 and $29.96.
There are approximately 676,570 people employed as a automotive service technicians and mechanic in the United States. With Texas, California, Florida employing the highest number of automotive service technicians and mechanics.The state with the best pay for a automotive service technicians and mechanic is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $65,390, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $42,750.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,600 | $14.71 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,910 | $17.74 |
| Median | $47,770 | $22.96 |
| 75th Percentile | $62,310 | $29.96 |
| 90th Percentile | $77,630 | $37.32 |
The salary of a automotive service technicians and mechanic can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a automotive service technicians and mechanic in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for automotive service technicians and mechanics are District of Columbia, California, Alaska, Washington, Maryland while the worst states are Mississippi, West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Oklahoma.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $29,050 | $48,700 | $77,840 |
| Alaska | $37,860 | $62,290 | $86,310 |
| Arizona | $35,060 | $53,550 | $79,680 |
| Arkansas | $29,120 | $45,010 | $65,380 |
| California | $36,880 | $61,420 | $84,240 |
| Colorado | $35,970 | $57,180 | $80,810 |
| Connecticut | $34,630 | $53,900 | $76,750 |
| Delaware | $34,810 | $54,650 | $77,780 |
| District of Columbia | $44,540 | $65,390 | $84,200 |
| Florida | $29,620 | $49,530 | $76,840 |
| Georgia | $28,410 | $49,660 | $77,170 |
| Hawaii | $31,680 | $52,810 | $74,610 |
| Idaho | $28,570 | $49,600 | $76,010 |
| Illinois | $30,450 | $53,820 | $80,530 |
| Indiana | $30,280 | $50,040 | $75,240 |
| Iowa | $31,180 | $48,480 | $66,280 |
| Kansas | $30,140 | $48,710 | $71,760 |
| Kentucky | $26,790 | $43,540 | $65,730 |
| Louisiana | $26,250 | $47,660 | $76,530 |
| Maine | $34,970 | $49,840 | $63,360 |
| Maryland | $35,540 | $56,860 | $80,920 |
| Massachusetts | $36,270 | $55,720 | $79,750 |
| Michigan | $30,900 | $50,840 | $76,840 |
| Minnesota | $35,950 | $53,620 | $77,310 |
| Mississippi | $26,060 | $42,750 | $69,710 |
| Missouri | $29,830 | $47,380 | $73,760 |
| Montana | $34,080 | $51,810 | $77,510 |
| Nebraska | $32,880 | $51,950 | $75,880 |
| Nevada | $29,590 | $51,330 | $79,620 |
| New Hampshire | $35,520 | $53,210 | $74,150 |
| New Jersey | $35,560 | $57,820 | $83,000 |
| New Mexico | $28,270 | $46,380 | $71,420 |
| New York | $31,280 | $53,260 | $80,300 |
| North Carolina | $29,240 | $49,260 | $76,490 |
| North Dakota | $37,860 | $53,890 | $77,280 |
| Ohio | $29,670 | $47,290 | $69,400 |
| Oklahoma | $29,120 | $47,760 | $77,480 |
| Oregon | $35,640 | $54,320 | $76,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,570 | $50,380 | $73,650 |
| Rhode Island | $29,550 | $48,470 | $75,650 |
| South Carolina | $27,000 | $46,320 | $73,330 |
| South Dakota | $36,160 | $50,810 | $74,740 |
| Tennessee | $30,840 | $49,510 | $76,120 |
| Texas | $29,290 | $51,250 | $78,100 |
| Utah | $29,930 | $51,220 | $76,130 |
| Vermont | $35,950 | $49,330 | $63,330 |
| Virginia | $31,810 | $52,950 | $77,700 |
| Washington | $37,270 | $59,060 | $79,940 |
| West Virginia | $26,610 | $40,680 | $60,490 |
| Wisconsin | $35,650 | $52,490 | $73,730 |
| Wyoming | $33,350 | $52,140 | $75,760 |
Even between cities, the salary of a automotive service technicians and mechanic can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for automotive service technicians and mechanics is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $74,830.The city with the lowest average salary for automotive service technicians and mechanics is Beckley, WV with an average salary of $38,610.
Areas with highest average salaries for automotive service technicians and mechanics
Areas with lowest average salaries for automotive service technicians and mechanics
The number of automotive service technicians and mechanics in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of automotive service technicians and mechanics has increased by 56,460. On average, the number of automotive service technicians and mechanics has been increasing by 2.3% each year. The salary of automotive service technicians and mechanics has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of automotive service technicians and mechanics has increased by $5,180. On average, the salary of automotive service technicians and mechanics has been increasing by 2.8% each year.
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