Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does an Auto Technician make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$50,992 / yrTotal Pay
$47,641 / yrBase Pay
$3,351 / yrAdditional Pay

$50,992

 / yr
$36K$72K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Auto Technician is $50,992 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $47,641 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,351 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Automotive Technician

$61,796 /yr
Automotive Technician
$74,419 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For an Auto Technician in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Auto Technician in United States. Employers include Ford Motor Company, Lexus and Nissan North America.

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Ford Motor Company
$54,360/yr

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Top Paying Industries

For an Auto Technician in United States

The top 4 paying industries for an Auto Technician in United States are Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $50,479, Information Technology with a median total pay of $49,811, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $49,652 and Manufacturing with a median total pay of $48,849.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$50,479

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$49,811

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$49,652

    1% Lower than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$48,849

    2% Lower than other industries

Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services

Top paying companies in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services for Auto Technician are Pep Boys, Firestone Complete Auto Care, and Midas.

Pep BoysPep Boys$51,615/yr
MidasMidas$50,719/yr

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

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Used Car Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Automotive Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$22

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Lube Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$13

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Building Service Worker

United States of America

 | <1 year

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Quick Lube Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Tire and Lube Technician

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$13

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Tire and Lube Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$11

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Automotive Technician

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$52,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday

Auto Technician pay FAQ

The national average salary for an Auto Technician is $47,641 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Auto Technician salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1142 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Auto Technician employees.

The highest salary for an Auto Technician in United States is $65,992 per year.

The lowest salary for an Auto Technician in United States is $34,393 per year.

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