Automotive technician salary.
The pay that employers state in live automotive technician postings. Predicted salaries are left out.
2,089 postings with pay, of 4,447 open · counted 24 Sep 2026
Median yearly pay
$53,000
p25 $44,700p75 $65,100p90 $79,100
Short answer
An automotive technician earns a median of $53,000 a year, based on 2,089 live job postings that state pay (24 Sep 2026). The middle half earns $44,700 to $65,100. Senior roles have a median of $62,400.
Pay by level.
- Entry level$45,8001,173
- Mid level$60,300451
- Senior$62,400226
- Lead$67,60048
- Executive$59,30069
We show a level only when 25 or more postings state pay. A posting that spans levels counts at its lowest level.
Remote, hybrid or on-site
- HybridToo few1
- On-site$53,0002,088
By country
- United States$53,0001,988
- United Kingdom$51,50064
- CanadaToo few14
- FranceToo few5
- AustraliaToo few2
Skills employers ask for.
Share of the 4,447 open automotive technician postings that list each skill.
Practise the questions for these skills- Automotive72%
- Diagnostics36%
- Maintenance36%
- ASE Certification24%
- Automotive Repair8%
- Welding8%
- Engineering4%
- Mechanical Engineering4%
Where automotive technicians move next.
- Diesel mechanic+$13,500Median $66,600 · 2,089 open
Skills to add
Maintenance (48%), Hydraulics (46%), Diesel Engines (15%) - Field service technician+$3,400Median $56,500 · 3,259 open
Skills to add
Troubleshooting (19%), Electrical (14%), HVAC (11%)
Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills and pay a higher median.
4,447 automotive technician jobs are open today.
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How we count.
Where do these numbers come from?
From live automotive technician postings in the neverapply index where the employer published a pay range. We take the middle of each range, convert it to a yearly amount in US dollars, and leave out every salary that was only predicted.
How often is this page updated?
Every week. We last counted on 2026-09-24. A role keeps its page only while at least 100 of its live postings state pay.
Why is my country or level missing?
We show a country or a level only when 25 or more of its live postings state pay. Most employers outside the US do not publish a pay range yet, so most figures here come from US postings.
How do I use this in a salary negotiation?
Use the median as the floor you compare offers with, and aim near the 75th percentile when your experience matches the role. Say where the number comes from: live job postings that state pay.
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