Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $46,450 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $34,310
90th percentile $73,750
Employed locally 450
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,310
    25th
    $36,690
    50th (median)
    $46,450
    75th
    $60,990
    90th
    $73,750

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 78% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 22% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $62,970
    Salinas, CA $62,260
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,780
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $61,730
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,080

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,460
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,660
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $65,770
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Lafayette, IN is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Lafayette, IN is 6.5% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $34,310 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,690.