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Entry level automotive technician salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$23.78
Average $23.78
Low $13.98
High $40.47

The average salary for a entry level automotive technician is $23.78 per hour in the United States. 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Entry Level Automotive Technician job openings in United States

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Entry Level Automotive Technic...
Goodyear3.6out of 5 stars.
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Entry Level Automotive Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Del Grande Dealer Group
 
$127,140per year
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Hoover Automotive Group
 
$125,000per year
Hendrick Automotive Group
 
$125,000per year
ELITE
 
$124,800per year
Victory Tire & Auto
 
$116,929per year
TAMIAMI FORD
 
$116,000per year

Highest paying cities for Entry Level Automotive Technicians near United States

  1. Portland, OR
    $26.80 per hour
  2. Columbus, OH
    $23.65 per hour
  3. Denver, CO
    $23.47 per hour
  4. Raleigh, NC
    $22.01 per hour
  5. Vancouver, WA
    $21.93 per hour

Where can an Entry Level Automotive Technician earn more?

Compare salaries for Entry Level Automotive Technicians in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Entry Level Automotive Technician get paid in United States?

Apprentice Automotive Technician

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Average $20.61 per hour

Senior Automotive Technician

Job openings
Average $35.53 per hour