Content has loaded

Automotive technician salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Automotive Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$28.64
Average $28.64
Low $17.06
High $48.11

The average salary for a automotive technician is $28.64 per hour in the United States and $5,000 overtime per year.53k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Automotive Technician job openings in United States

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Automotive Rental Car Coordina...
LaFontaine Automotive Group4out of 5 stars.
Fenton, MI
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Automotive Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Amazon Web Services
 
$210,000per year
View company
Cavender Auto Group
 
$192,867per year
Five Star Automotive Group
 
$178,908per year
Classic Honda of Midland
 
$165,357per year
Phil Long Dealerships, LLC
 
$162,500per year
Michael Hohl Honda
 
$160,000per year

Highest paying cities for Automotive Technicians near United States

  1. Denver, CO
    $32.72 per hour
  2. Seattle, WA
    $31.85 per hour
  3. Phoenix, AZ
    $30.87 per hour
  4. Las Vegas, NV
    $30.17 per hour
  5. Austin, TX
    $29.52 per hour

Where can an Automotive Technician earn more?

Compare salaries for Automotive Technicians in different locations
vs

How much do similar professions as Automotive Technician get paid in United States?

Apprentice Automotive Technician

Job openings
Average $20.61 per hour

Entry Level Automotive Technician

Job openings
Average $23.78 per hour

Senior Automotive Technician

Job openings
Average $35.53 per hour