Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Indiana: $55,500 Average

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Average base salary, Indiana

$55,500 / year

≈ $4,650 per month · $26.68 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Indiana · median $51,000

25th percentile
$40,000Average
$55,50075th percentile
$65,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary by state

Alabama$53,000

Alaska$68,000

Arizona$57,500

Arkansas$50,000

California$68,000

Colorado$66,000

Connecticut$62,500

Delaware$60,500

District of Columbia$70,500

Florida$55,500

Georgia$58,500

Hawaii$58,000

Idaho$56,000

Illinois$58,500

Indiana$55,500

Iowa$57,000

Kansas$54,500

Kentucky$49,500

Louisiana$52,500

Maine$57,000

Maryland$61,500

Massachusetts$65,000

Michigan$58,500

Minnesota$61,500

Mississippi$47,000

Missouri$56,000

Montana$61,500

Nebraska$57,500

Nevada$58,000

New Hampshire$63,000

New Jersey$61,000

New Mexico$53,500

New York$61,000

North Carolina$55,500

North Dakota$60,000

Ohio$56,500

Oklahoma$54,000

Oregon$65,500

Pennsylvania$56,000

Rhode Island$56,000

South Carolina$54,500

South Dakota$57,500

Tennessee$56,500

Texas$55,000

Utah$53,500

Vermont$60,000

Virginia$64,000

Washington$64,500

West Virginia$45,500

Wisconsin$59,000

Wyoming$57,000

About this role

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics is a professional role in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family, focused on Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanicss do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.

Top skills: Repairing Troubleshooting Operations Monitoring Critical Thinking Equipment Maintenance Operation and Control

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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary by industry

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

355,520 workers

$59,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

254,570 workers

$55,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

24,200 workers

$66,000

Wholesale Trade

17,510 workers

$60,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

16,910 workers

$67,500

Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing

14,500 workers

$64,500

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

8,540 workers

$54,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

8,390 workers

$61,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pays 12% below the average across 51 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

Similar-paying roles in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Recreational Vehicle Service Technician$58,500

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers$58,000

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$59,500

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$57,500

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$60,000

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$60,500

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56,000

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55,500

Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62,000

Motorcycle Mechanic$54,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics make?

The average base salary for a Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in the United States is $58,500 per year, or about $28.13 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $40,500 and $73,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?

The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 51 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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