How much does an Automotive Technician make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automotive Technician in Waterloo, IA is $62,587. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,946 to $69,428, with most professionals earning between $47,990 and $75,656.

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Automotive Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $47,990 Waterloo,IA January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $54,946 Waterloo,IA January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $62,587 Waterloo,IA January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $69,428 Waterloo,IA January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $75,656 Waterloo,IA January 01, 2025
25% $54,946 10% $47,990 90% $75,656 75% $69,428 $62,587 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 Waterloo, IA. The base salary for Automotive Technician ranges from $54,946 to $69,428 with the average base salary of $62,587. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,206 to $70,313 with the average total cash compensation of $62,879.

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About Waterloo, Iowa    Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0....More

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