Automotive Technician Salary in the United States

Automotive Technician Salary

How much does an Automotive Technician make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automotive Technician in the United States is $67,715. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,449 to $75,118, with most professionals earning between $51,922 and $81,858.

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Automotive Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $51,922 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $59,449 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $67,715 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $75,118 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $81,858 US March 01, 2025
25% $59,449 10% $51,922 90% $81,858 75% $75,118 $67,715 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Automotive Technician ?

An auto mechanic (automotive technician in most of North America, car mechanic in British English, and motor mechanic in Australian English) is a mechanic with a variety of automobile makes or either in a specific area or in a specific make of automobile. In repairing cars, their main role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly. They often have to quote prices for their customers before commencing work or after partial disassembly for inspection. Their job may involve the repair of a specific part or the replacement of one or more parts as assemblies. Basic vehicle maintenance is a...

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  1. Down a level:

    Automotive Mechanic II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Automotive Technician

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Automotive Mechanic IV

    5 - 7 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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75118
67715

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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76071
68030
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automotive Technician in the United States. The base salary for Automotive Technician ranges from $59,449 to $75,118 with the average base salary of $67,715. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,733 to $76,071 with the average total cash compensation of $68,030.

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