The average salary for an automotive service technician in the United States is around $39,755 per year.
Avg Salary
Automotive service technicians earn an average yearly salary of $39,755.
Wages typically start from $23,047 and go up to $68,578.
34% below national average Updated in 2019
Automotive service technician earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Automotive service technician salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
Alaska | $54,057 |
Alabama | $37,873 |
Arkansas | $32,609 |
Arizona | $37,402 |
California | $45,097 |
Colorado | $46,220 |
Connecticut | $46,686 |
District of Columbia | $61,730 |
Delaware | $42,470 |
Florida | $36,710 |
Georgia | $40,150 |
Guam | $28,310 |
Hawaii | $44,561 |
Iowa | $40,714 |
Idaho | $39,693 |
Illinois | $38,178 |
Indiana | $36,916 |
Kansas | $41,151 |
Kentucky | $37,994 |
Louisiana | $37,400 |
Massachusetts | $43,200 |
Maryland | $48,130 |
Maine | $36,690 |
Michigan | $38,630 |
Minnesota | $40,350 |
Missouri | $42,050 |
Mississippi | $38,640 |
Montana | $37,370 |
North Carolina | $39,390 |
North Dakota | $42,710 |
Nebraska | $41,430 |
New Hampshire | $43,060 |
New Jersey | $48,790 |
New Mexico | $35,820 |
Nevada | $46,270 |
New York | $39,990 |
Ohio | $37,630 |
Oklahoma | $37,710 |
Oregon | $43,530 |
Pennsylvania | $35,784 |
Puerto Rico | $18,880 |
Rhode Island | $37,610 |
South Carolina | $37,750 |
South Dakota | $39,720 |
Tennessee | $37,520 |
Texas | $45,483 |
Utah | $39,880 |
Virginia | $45,640 |
Virgin Islands | $32,320 |
Vermont | $39,890 |
Washington | $47,590 |
Wisconsin | $38,450 |
West Virginia | $31,590 |
Wyoming | $45,240 |
How do automotive service technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Automotive service technicians earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than riggers but more than motorcycle mechanics.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Rigger salary | $51K |
Aircraft mechanic salary | $49K |
Derrick operator salary | $47K |
Farm equipment mechanic salary | $42K |
Geothermal technician salary | $40K |
Automotive service technician salary | $40K |
Auto body repairer salary | $40K |
Recreational vehicle service technician salary | $39K |
Machine assembler salary | $39K |
Motorcycle mechanic salary | $38K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)