Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for automotive engineering technicians is $74,510 a year. By state, it ranges from $47,660 in West Virginia to $102,800 in Louisiana. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $48,400
- 25th percentile
- $59,510
- Median
- $74,510
- 75th percentile
- $88,110
- Top 10%
- $106,050
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”). About 36,190 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | $102,800 | +38% | $47,060 | $177,310 | 270 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $97,560 | +31% | $56,400 | $122,690 | 320 |
| 3 | Missouri | $92,150 | +24% | $62,050 | $127,480 | 800 |
| 4 | California | $87,390 | +17% | $57,950 | $124,740 | 3,660 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $82,660 | +11% | $49,350 | $128,460 | 350 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $81,600 | +10% | $56,470 | $140,960 | 30 |
| 7 | Oregon | $80,840 | +8% | $52,720 | $104,850 | 260 |
| 8 | Nebraska | $80,050 | +7% | $52,590 | $99,640 | 250 |
| 9 | Washington | $79,410 | +7% | $59,150 | $125,450 | 890 |
| 10 | Maryland | $79,180 | +6% | $51,750 | $124,060 | 640 |
| 11 | Ohio | $78,500 | +5% | $48,820 | $97,740 | 1,800 |
| 12 | New York | $78,210 | +5% | $46,290 | $103,660 | 1,140 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $77,990 | +5% | $48,690 | $97,880 | 520 |
| 14 | Delaware | $77,820 | +4% | $53,980 | $99,190 | 50 |
| 15 | Indiana | $77,220 | +4% | $49,610 | $99,380 | 1,500 |
| 16 | Colorado | $77,090 | +3% | $54,650 | $109,650 | 330 |
| 17 | Illinois | $77,020 | +3% | $51,360 | $121,460 | 1,170 |
| 18 | Maine | $76,790 | +3% | $49,920 | $102,730 | 220 |
| 19 | Texas | $76,610 | +3% | $48,530 | $123,620 | 2,140 |
| 20 | North Dakota | $76,440 | +3% | $56,160 | $122,390 | 90 |
| 21 | Virginia | $75,650 | +2% | $46,090 | $98,320 | 670 |
| 22 | Georgia | $73,870 | −1% | $48,170 | $128,540 | 560 |
| 23 | Nevada | $72,950 | −2% | $47,030 | $118,650 | 420 |
| 24 | Arizona | $72,090 | −3% | $49,570 | $99,020 | 730 |
| 25 | Iowa | $71,670 | −4% | $52,430 | $125,300 | 500 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $70,820 | −5% | $49,620 | $100,630 | 1,620 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $70,570 | −5% | $49,240 | $91,170 | 220 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $69,580 | −7% | $49,350 | $96,610 | 1,290 |
| 29 | Idaho | $68,310 | −8% | $55,120 | $84,220 | 30 |
| 30 | Michigan | $68,170 | −9% | $46,110 | $98,980 | 4,930 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $67,850 | −9% | $47,880 | $90,150 | 900 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $66,740 | −10% | $54,570 | $85,490 | 570 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $65,180 | −13% | $46,350 | $99,860 | 260 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $63,990 | −14% | $45,000 | $85,640 | 400 |
| 35 | Massachusetts | $62,390 | −16% | $53,200 | $95,460 | 1,310 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $62,360 | −16% | $48,550 | $91,160 | 1,190 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $62,270 | −16% | $46,320 | $94,160 | 580 |
| 38 | Utah | $61,870 | −17% | $48,370 | $88,110 | 900 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $61,480 | −17% | $49,390 | $97,650 | 490 |
| 40 | Alabama | $60,350 | −19% | $46,370 | $78,690 | 400 |
| 41 | Florida | $59,720 | −20% | $37,830 | $82,410 | 540 |
| 42 | Kansas | $55,390 | −26% | $48,560 | $100,360 | 410 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $53,670 | −28% | $45,150 | $77,980 | 110 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $47,660 | −36% | $32,290 | $79,160 | 200 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Automotive Engineering Technicians salary questions
Which state pays automotive engineering technicians the most?
Louisiana, with a median of $102,800 a year (+38% vs. the national median of $74,510). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays automotive engineering technicians the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $47,660 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most automotive engineering technicians work?
Michigan has the most jobs, about 4,930, with a median of $68,170.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.