Automotive technician salary.
The pay that employers state in live automotive technician postings. Predicted salaries are left out.
2,077 postings with pay, of 4,157 open · counted 4 Oct 2026
Median yearly pay
$53,000
p25 $43,700p75 $64,500p90 $78,000
Short answer
An automotive technician earns a median of $53,000 a year, based on 2,077 live job postings that state pay (4 Oct 2026). The middle half earns $43,700 to $64,500. Senior roles have a median of $61,900.
Pay by level.
- Entry level$44,7001,158
- Mid level$60,400491
- Senior$61,900248
- Lead$68,10042
- Executive$58,20053
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
- On-site$53,0002,077
By country
- United States$53,0001,983
- United Kingdom$52,00063
- CanadaToo few12
- FranceToo few5
- AustraliaToo few2
Skills employers ask for.
Share of the 4,157 open automotive technician postings that list each skill.
Practise the questions for these skills- Automotive72%
- Maintenance38%
- Diagnostics36%
- ASE Certification27%
- Automotive Repair9%
- Welding7%
- Engineering4%
- Mechanical Engineering4%
Where automotive technicians move next.
- Diesel mechanic+$16,600Median $69,700 · 1,275 open
Skills to add
Hydraulics (40%), Diesel Engines (20%), Diesel (13%) - Field service technician+$9,400Median $62,400 · 3,424 open
Skills to add
Troubleshooting (20%), Electrical (12%)
Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills and pay a higher median.
4,157 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 2026-10-04. 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 Most employers outside the US do not publish a pay range yet, so most figures here come from US postings.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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