Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Occupation

$49,670
National Median Salary
$23.88
Median Hourly Wage
688,840
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$33,660
$38,140
$49,670
$65,660
$80,850

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+33.8%
10 Year Change
$37,120
2014 Median
$49,670
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Industry Annual Median Employment
Natural Gas Distribution $102,720 170
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation $96,340 150
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors $94,600 40
Utilities $93,690 1,360
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $93,540 1,150

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Top Paying States for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

State Annual Median Employment
District of Columbia $71,030 270
California $63,370 62,110
Alaska $61,950 1,390
Colorado $59,340 11,960
New Hampshire $58,460 4,510

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