How much does an Automotive Technician make in Newark, NJ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automotive Technician in Newark, NJ is $76,518. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,177 to $84,884, with most professionals earning between $58,672 and $92,500.

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Automotive Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $58,672 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $67,177 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $76,518 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $84,884 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $92,500 Newark,NJ March 01, 2025
25% $67,177 10% $58,672 90% $92,500 75% $84,884 $76,518 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automotive Technician in Newark, NJ. The base salary for Automotive Technician ranges from $67,177 to $84,884 with the average base salary of $76,518. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,498 to $85,960 with the average total cash compensation of $76,874.

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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

Newark, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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