Average salary, compensation, and wages for Automotive service technicians and mechanics in the United StatesMedian hourly earnings of automotive service technicians and mechanics, including commission, were $14.71 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $10.61 and $19.84. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $8.14, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $25.21. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of service technicians in 2002 were as follows:
Many experienced technicians employed by automobile dealers and independent repair shops receive a commission related to the labor cost charged to the customer. Under this method, weekly earnings depend on the amount of work completed. Employers frequently guarantee commissioned mechanics and technicians a minimum weekly salary. Some automotive service technicians are members of labor unions such as the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers; the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America; the Sheet Metal Workers� International Association; and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. More information on Automotive service technicians and mechanics from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Automotive service technicians and mechanics occupation Number of Automotive service technicians and mechanics in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Automotive service technicians and mechanics Working conditions for Automotive service technicians and mechanics Significant points for Automotive service technicians and mechanics Training requirements for Automotive service technicians and mechanics Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |