Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary
Skilled trades · OCC code 49-3023 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in the US earn a median of $49,670 per year (mean $55,260) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is +0.3% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, close to the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $38,140 and $65,660; the top 10% earn $80,850 or more. The median hourly wage is $23.88. About 688,840 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia ($71,030). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay range (national percentiles)
What automotive service technicians and mechanics earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $33,660 |
| 25th percentile | $38,140 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,670 |
| Mean (average) | $55,260 |
| 75th percentile | $65,660 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $80,850 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary by state
Median and mean wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in each of the 51 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $49,670.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $71,030 | $68,550 | 270 |
| 2 | California | $63,370 | $64,770 | 62,110 |
| 3 | Alaska | $61,950 | $66,390 | 1,390 |
| 4 | Colorado | $59,340 | $62,770 | 11,960 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $58,460 | $58,710 | 4,510 |
| 6 | Washington | $57,790 | $61,720 | 13,740 |
| 7 | Maryland | $57,560 | $59,070 | 14,310 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $57,470 | $59,620 | 12,390 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $57,470 | $58,220 | 13,500 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $57,290 | $59,270 | 16,820 |
| 11 | Montana | $57,060 | $56,770 | 2,720 |
| 12 | Oregon | $56,720 | $58,510 | 6,900 |
| 13 | Virginia | $56,320 | $58,900 | 17,740 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $56,220 | $57,940 | 6,630 |
| 15 | New York | $51,650 | $57,650 | 31,790 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $51,400 | $56,060 | 1,850 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $50,990 | $55,980 | 11,710 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $50,690 | $53,000 | 2,390 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $50,560 | $56,550 | 2,950 |
| 20 | Illinois | $50,450 | $56,780 | 26,710 |
| 21 | Delaware | $50,350 | $54,740 | 1,840 |
| 22 | Vermont | $50,010 | $55,510 | 1,730 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $49,790 | $52,690 | 29,020 |
| 24 | Arizona | $49,400 | $57,670 | 17,390 |
| 25 | Maine | $49,390 | $53,920 | 3,230 |
| 26 | Michigan | $48,840 | $53,960 | 20,650 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $48,810 | $53,360 | 4,530 |
| 28 | Georgia | $48,800 | $55,440 | 24,000 |
| 29 | Texas | $48,660 | $53,760 | 67,060 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $48,530 | $52,930 | 25,260 |
| 31 | Florida | $48,520 | $53,090 | 46,090 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $48,410 | $54,000 | 2,190 |
| 33 | Iowa | $48,400 | $53,110 | 8,060 |
| 34 | Nevada | $47,570 | $54,620 | 7,400 |
| 35 | Indiana | $47,550 | $51,410 | 15,610 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $47,460 | $51,880 | 16,390 |
| 37 | Idaho | $47,420 | $50,940 | 5,160 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $47,040 | $51,330 | 4,970 |
| 39 | Kansas | $47,010 | $51,170 | 6,380 |
| 40 | Ohio | $47,010 | $51,540 | 22,950 |
| 41 | Utah | $46,990 | $51,740 | 8,910 |
| 42 | Missouri | $46,710 | $51,120 | 16,810 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $46,020 | $49,190 | 8,050 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $45,950 | $49,060 | 13,950 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $45,860 | $51,050 | 1,500 |
| 46 | Alabama | $45,710 | $49,770 | 9,920 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $43,830 | $47,900 | 6,280 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $41,720 | $48,500 | 9,390 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $39,940 | $45,440 | 10,910 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $38,070 | $46,010 | 6,410 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $36,320 | $42,700 | 4,450 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: District of Columbia ($71,030). Lowest: West Virginia ($36,320).
Similar-paying jobs
| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (this job) | $49,670 | $55,260 | +0.3% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $49,210 | $52,020 | -0.6% |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $48,660 | $53,710 | -1.7% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $48,620 | $52,430 | -1.8% |
| Roofers | $50,970 | $57,090 | +3.0% |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $51,000 | $55,100 | +3.0% |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · Painters, Construction and Maintenance · Maintenance and Repair Workers, General · Roofers · Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Frequently asked questions
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make?
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics earn a national median of $49,670 per year (mean $55,260) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $38,140 (25th percentile) and $65,660 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $80,850 or more and the bottom 10% earn under $33,660. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics?
The median hourly wage is $23.88 and the mean is $26.57 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays automotive service technicians and mechanics the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics at $71,030, versus a national median of $49,670. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many automotive service technicians and mechanics are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 688,840 automotive service technicians and mechanics are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #96 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 49-3023), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20