Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $47,650 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $27,310
90th percentile $80,340
Employed locally 500
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,310
    25th
    $35,340
    50th (median)
    $47,650
    75th
    $61,680
    90th
    $80,340

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 76% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,360
    District of Columbia $71,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $68,890
    Napa, CA $67,270

    Nearby metros — Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $51,980
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $51,070
    Savannah, GA $49,810
    Gainesville, GA $49,490
    Sheboygan, WI $49,300
    Albany, GA $49,230

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$38,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$61,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$48,180
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$28,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$50,940
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$50,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Athens, GA is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salaries?

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Athens, GA is 4.1% below the national median of $49,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Athens?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $27,310 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,340.