Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $48,990 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $31,150
90th percentile $74,750
Employed locally 640
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,150
    25th
    $37,370
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $60,100
    90th
    $74,750

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 82% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 18% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,380
    Odessa, TX $48,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,320

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,220
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,090
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $52,380
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,580
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $38,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in College Station, TX is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in College Station, TX is 1.4% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $31,150 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,370.