Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic Hourly Pay

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The top respondents for the job title Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic are from the companies Firestone Complete Auto Care, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc and Automotive. Reported salaries are highest at CarMax, Inc. where the average pay is $21.15. Other companies that offer high salaries for this role include Automotive and Firestone Complete Auto Care, earning around $18.31 and $16.10, respectively. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc pays the lowest at around $11.57. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co and The Pep Boys also pay on the lower end of the scale, paying $14.72 and $15.00, respectively.

Skills in Automotive Engine Repair, Electronic Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting and System Repair are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Maintenance.

An entry-level Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $12.37 based on 324 salaries. An early career Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $14.62 based on 4,378 salaries. A mid-career Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $18.39 based on 2,962 salaries. An experienced Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $21.21 based on 3,386 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $24.

Employees with Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic in their job title in Los Angeles, California earn an average of 12.1% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Dallas, Texas (10.3% more) and Denver, Colorado (9.5% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Houston, Texas (0.9% less).