Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $50,380 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.22
10th percentile $35,000
90th percentile $83,310
Employed locally 4,930
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,000
    25th
    $37,920
    50th (median)
    $50,380
    75th
    $72,350
    90th
    $83,310

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 52% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 48% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $53,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $50,740
    Midland, TX $50,560
    College Station-Bryan, TX $48,990
    Odessa, TX $48,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,320

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,130
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,980
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Austin, TX is $24.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Austin, TX is 1.4% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $35,000 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,920.