Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $47,600 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.88
10th percentile $29,640
90th percentile $75,900
Employed locally 2,000
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,640
    25th
    $37,510
    50th (median)
    $47,600
    75th
    $63,490
    90th
    $75,900

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 58% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 42% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $63,590
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $61,280
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $59,390
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $50,900
    Rapid City, SD $50,810
    Midland, TX $50,560

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,300
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,260
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,270
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,370
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $64,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Boise City, ID is $22.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Boise City, ID is 4.2% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $29,640 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,510.