Automotive Technician Salary in the US

$53,290
per year
per month
$4,440
per month
per year

Automotive Technician - Average Salary

The average salary for an Automotive Technician is $53,290 per year ($4,440 per month), which is $200 (-0.4%) lower than the average salary in the US.
An Automotive Technician can expect an average starting salary of $32,580. The highest salaries can exceed $95,560.
$32,580
Low
$53,290
Average salary
$95,560
High
$2,720
Low
$4,440
Average salary
$7,960
High

Automotive Technician Salary Range

Low
$32,580
Average salary
$53,290
Senior
$68,320
High
$95,560
Low
$2,720
Average salary
$4,440
Senior
$5,690
High
$7,960
Among Automotive Technicians in the US, Entry Level Automotive Technicians have the lowest salaries, while BMW Automotive Technicians and Tesla Automotive Technicians enjoy the highest salaries.

Automotive Technician - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Tesla Automotive Technician$69K/year
+29% 
BMW Automotive Technician$67K/year
+26% 
Ford Automotive Technician$62K/year
+16% 
GM Automotive Technician$59K/year
+11% 
Nissan Automotive Technician$59K/year
+10% 
Automotive Body Technician$55K/year
+4% 
Entry Level Automotive Technician$35K/year
 -35%

Automotive Technician - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Automotive Technician with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $34,725 per year. A mid level Automotive Technician with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $48,480, while a Senior Automotive Technician with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $66,875. Automotive Technicians with more than 20 years of experience earn $75,690 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Automotive Technician

Late Career▲ +42%
Senior▲ +25%
Average Salary$53,290/year
Mid Level▼ -9%
Entry Level▼ -35%

Gender Breakdown

Female
4%
Male
96%

Automotive Technician - Jobs by Location

Automotive Technician - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Automotive Technician jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Automotive Technician

How much does an Automotive Technician make in the US?
An Automotive Technician in the US earns an average of $53,290 gross per year, which is about $4,440 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Automotive Technician updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Automotive Technician in the US?
The starting salary of an Automotive Technician in the US is around $32,580 gross per year. Entry Level Automotive Technicians usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Automotive Technician in the US?
The highest salary of an Automotive Technician in the US can reach and exceed $95,560 gross per year. BMW Automotive Technicians and Tesla Automotive Technicians usually have the highest salaries.
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