Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in the United States was $50,620 ($24.34 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,660 | $16.66 |
| 25th | $38,900 | $18.70 |
| Median | $50,620 | $24.34 |
| 75th | $70,430 | $33.86 |
| 90th | $81,790 | $39.32 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-3023
- Total U.S. employment: 704,640
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The mean wage of $56,420 sits 11.5% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Across the United States, 704,640 automotive service technicians and mechanics are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $45,640 | $21.94 | -9.8% | 9,040 |
| Alaska | $60,840 | $29.25 | +20.2% | 1,420 |
| Arizona | $49,570 | $23.83 | -2.1% | 16,400 |
| Arkansas | $44,160 | $21.23 | -12.8% | 7,310 |
| California | $64,980 | $31.24 | +28.4% | 65,420 |
| Colorado | $61,280 | $29.46 | +21.1% | 12,300 |
| Connecticut | $60,220 | $28.95 | +19.0% | 6,960 |
| Delaware | $58,410 | $28.08 | +15.4% | 1,910 |
| District of Columbia | $68,660 | $33.01 | +35.6% | 310 |
| Florida | $48,260 | $23.20 | -4.7% | 49,930 |
| Georgia | $49,060 | $23.59 | -3.1% | 22,070 |
| Hawaii | $52,160 | $25.08 | +3.0% | 2,710 |
| Idaho | $48,420 | $23.28 | -4.3% | 5,030 |
| Illinois | $49,170 | $23.64 | -2.9% | 29,510 |
| Indiana | $49,360 | $23.73 | -2.5% | 16,480 |
| Iowa | $50,510 | $24.28 | -0.2% | 7,610 |
| Kansas | $47,790 | $22.98 | -5.6% | 6,240 |
| Kentucky | $44,890 | $21.58 | -11.3% | 11,140 |
| Louisiana | $46,400 | $22.31 | -8.3% | 8,620 |
| Maine | $52,040 | $25.02 | +2.8% | 3,390 |
| Maryland | $57,520 | $27.66 | +13.6% | 14,230 |
| Massachusetts | $60,760 | $29.21 | +20.0% | 12,710 |
| Michigan | $54,120 | $26.02 | +6.9% | 22,280 |
| Minnesota | $58,390 | $28.07 | +15.3% | 11,980 |
| Mississippi | $37,820 | $18.18 | -25.3% | 7,410 |
| Missouri | $49,160 | $23.63 | -2.9% | 17,210 |
| Montana | $58,740 | $28.24 | +16.0% | 2,900 |
| Nebraska | $50,560 | $24.31 | -0.1% | 4,560 |
| Nevada | $48,290 | $23.22 | -4.6% | 7,420 |
| New Hampshire | $59,020 | $28.38 | +16.6% | 4,840 |
| New Jersey | $56,610 | $27.22 | +11.8% | 17,640 |
| New Mexico | $47,300 | $22.74 | -6.6% | 5,080 |
| New York | $54,120 | $26.02 | +6.9% | 32,020 |
| North Carolina | $48,200 | $23.17 | -4.8% | 26,510 |
| North Dakota | $57,360 | $27.58 | +13.3% | 2,140 |
| Ohio | $48,710 | $23.42 | -3.8% | 22,640 |
| Oklahoma | $46,560 | $22.38 | -8.0% | 8,870 |
| Oregon | $58,520 | $28.14 | +15.6% | 6,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,800 | $23.94 | -1.6% | 29,400 |
| Rhode Island | $51,770 | $24.89 | +2.3% | 2,530 |
| South Carolina | $48,100 | $23.12 | -5.0% | 13,420 |
| South Dakota | $51,160 | $24.60 | +1.1% | 2,010 |
| Tennessee | $50,290 | $24.18 | -0.7% | 16,210 |
| Texas | $48,310 | $23.23 | -4.6% | 69,750 |
| Utah | $46,570 | $22.39 | -8.0% | 9,350 |
| Vermont | $51,630 | $24.82 | +2.0% | 1,610 |
| Virginia | $59,330 | $28.53 | +17.2% | 17,880 |
| Washington | $57,270 | $27.54 | +13.1% | 12,930 |
| West Virginia | $37,660 | $18.11 | -25.6% | 4,490 |
| Wisconsin | $54,350 | $26.13 | +7.4% | 12,270 |
| Wyoming | $51,330 | $24.68 | +1.4% | 1,560 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for automotive service technicians and mechanics?
The median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics is $50,620 ($24.34 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays automotive service technicians and mechanics the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many automotive service technicians and mechanics are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 704,640 automotive service technicians and mechanics employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.34. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.