Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary by State
The national median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics is $50,620 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,660 in West Virginia to $68,660 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $34,660
- 25th percentile
- $38,900
- Median
- $50,620
- 75th percentile
- $70,430
- Top 10%
- $81,790
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 704,640 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $68,660 | +36% | $46,230 | $89,960 | 310 |
| 2 | California | $64,980 | +28% | $38,180 | $95,280 | 65,420 |
| 3 | Colorado | $61,280 | +21% | $39,550 | $93,830 | 12,300 |
| 4 | Alaska | $60,840 | +20% | $44,060 | $94,600 | 1,420 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $60,760 | +20% | $38,370 | $95,090 | 12,710 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $60,220 | +19% | $38,430 | $79,930 | 6,960 |
| 7 | Virginia | $59,330 | +17% | $36,540 | $92,570 | 17,880 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $59,020 | +17% | $38,310 | $82,250 | 4,840 |
| 9 | Montana | $58,740 | +16% | $38,170 | $78,460 | 2,900 |
| 10 | Oregon | $58,520 | +16% | $39,590 | $92,090 | 6,990 |
| 11 | Delaware | $58,410 | +15% | $36,700 | $82,280 | 1,910 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $58,390 | +15% | $38,310 | $83,180 | 11,980 |
| 13 | Maryland | $57,520 | +14% | $35,940 | $84,420 | 14,230 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $57,360 | +13% | $37,610 | $83,860 | 2,140 |
| 15 | Washington | $57,270 | +13% | $39,470 | $95,620 | 12,930 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $56,610 | +12% | $33,500 | $91,210 | 17,640 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $54,350 | +7% | $36,590 | $78,140 | 12,270 |
| 18 | Michigan | $54,120 | +7% | $36,110 | $79,060 | 22,280 |
| 19 | New York | $54,120 | +7% | $35,470 | $91,490 | 32,020 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $52,160 | +3% | $36,360 | $79,090 | 2,710 |
| 21 | Maine | $52,040 | +3% | $38,420 | $74,650 | 3,390 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $51,770 | +2% | $31,860 | $80,780 | 2,530 |
| 23 | Vermont | $51,630 | +2% | $40,500 | $78,690 | 1,610 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $51,330 | +1% | $34,200 | $79,470 | 1,560 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $51,160 | +1% | $38,670 | $80,500 | 2,010 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $50,560 | 0% | $36,770 | $79,990 | 4,560 |
| 27 | Iowa | $50,510 | 0% | $36,100 | $77,400 | 7,610 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $50,290 | −1% | $34,820 | $79,930 | 16,210 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $49,800 | −2% | $35,600 | $77,630 | 29,400 |
| 30 | Arizona | $49,570 | −2% | $34,660 | $79,330 | 16,400 |
| 31 | Indiana | $49,360 | −2% | $35,800 | $78,580 | 16,480 |
| 32 | Illinois | $49,170 | −3% | $34,190 | $91,200 | 29,510 |
| 33 | Missouri | $49,160 | −3% | $34,950 | $76,870 | 17,210 |
| 34 | Georgia | $49,060 | −3% | $33,580 | $84,360 | 22,070 |
| 35 | Ohio | $48,710 | −4% | $34,110 | $79,690 | 22,640 |
| 36 | Idaho | $48,420 | −4% | $34,570 | $77,710 | 5,030 |
| 37 | Texas | $48,310 | −5% | $29,360 | $81,720 | 69,750 |
| 38 | Nevada | $48,290 | −5% | $33,500 | $81,180 | 7,420 |
| 39 | Florida | $48,260 | −5% | $31,970 | $79,180 | 49,930 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $48,200 | −5% | $31,500 | $79,610 | 26,510 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $48,100 | −5% | $31,200 | $78,030 | 13,420 |
| 42 | Kansas | $47,790 | −6% | $31,970 | $77,340 | 6,240 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $47,300 | −7% | $30,390 | $77,850 | 5,080 |
| 44 | Utah | $46,570 | −8% | $30,460 | $77,320 | 9,350 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $46,560 | −8% | $29,410 | $81,480 | 8,870 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $46,400 | −8% | $30,230 | $77,790 | 8,620 |
| 47 | Alabama | $45,640 | −10% | $31,030 | $79,230 | 9,040 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $44,890 | −11% | $30,210 | $73,910 | 11,140 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $44,160 | −13% | $30,320 | $75,600 | 7,310 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $37,820 | −25% | $28,650 | $74,000 | 7,410 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $37,660 | −26% | $28,270 | $65,520 | 4,490 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. 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 Service Technicians and Mechanics salary questions
Which state pays automotive service technicians and mechanics the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $68,660 a year (+36% vs. the national median of $50,620). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays automotive service technicians and mechanics the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $37,660 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most automotive service technicians and mechanics work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 69,750, with a median of $48,310.
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.