Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,670
↑ 37.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 37.3% since 2011 ($36,180 → $49,670)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,670
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,670 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $47,770 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $46,970 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | $46,880 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | $44,050 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | $42,090 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | $40,710 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | $39,550 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $38,470 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | $37,850 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $37,120 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | $36,710 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | $36,610 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | $36,180 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.