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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

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Home › Installation, Maintenance, and Repair › Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics › North Carolina
Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, North Carolina
$55,500 / year
≈ $4,650 per month · $26.68 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for North Carolina · median $50,000
25th percentile
$38,000Average
$55,50075th percentile
$65,500
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 within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.

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

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay by experience level
Entry level$36,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$40,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$52,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$73,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$84,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4.2%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
70,000
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary by industry
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

316,910 workers

$61,500

Automobile Dealers

264,130 workers

$63,500

Repair and Maintenance

254,270 workers

$55,500

Automotive Repair and Maintenance

251,720 workers

$55,500

Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers

48,500 workers

$51,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

24,200 workers

$66,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

16,010 workers

$67,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

14,720 workers

$61,000

Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

12,510 workers

$60,500

Administrative and Support Services

7,980 workers

$54,000

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 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55,500
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62,000
Motorcycle Mechanic$54,000
Careers related to Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Rail Car Repairer$73,000
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66,500
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Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$60,000
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$60,000
Motorcycle Mechanic$54,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
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 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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