Automotive Service Technician and Mechanics Salary in the Industry of Employment Services

The salary statistics and trend of automotive service technicians and mechanics in the industry of employment services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare automotive service technician and mechanics salaries in different industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$21,140
25th Percentile Wage
$26,760
50th Percentile Wage
$37,310
75th Percentile Wage
$49,810
90th Percentile Wage
$61,840

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for automotive service technicians and mechanics in the industry of employment services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) automotive service technicians and mechanics is $61,840. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $37,310. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent automotive service technicians and mechanics is $21,140.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of automotive service technicians and mechanics in the industry of Employment Services from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$37,310
3.22% 5.28%
2016
$36,110
7.75% -
2015
$33,310
6.24% -
2014
$31,230
-11.53% -
2013
$34,830
-1.46% -
2012
$35,340
- -

Table 3. Compare Automotive Service Technician and Mechanics Salary in Different Industries within the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Sector

The average salaries of automotive service technicians and mechanics in 17 industries within the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of automotive service technicians and mechanics in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Facilities Support Services
$58,160
Other Support Services
$47,930
Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services
$47,010
Investigation and Security Services
$46,590
Waste Collection
$46,560
Waste Management and Remediation Services
$45,030
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
$43,430
Exterminating and Pest Control Services
$43,390
Administrative and Support Services
$40,660
Services to Buildings and Dwellings
$39,370
Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
$39,150
Waste Treatment and Disposal
$37,310
Employment Services
$37,310
Business Support Services
$37,140
Landscaping Services
$37,130
Temporary Help Services
$35,000
Office Administrative Services
$34,520

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