Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $55,570 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.72
10th percentile $37,790
90th percentile $87,250
Employed locally 500
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,790
    25th
    $46,470
    50th (median)
    $55,570
    75th
    $74,410
    90th
    $87,250

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 59% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 41% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $66,170
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $62,970
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $60,730
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $59,390
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $59,110

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $58,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $88,700
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $77,100
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,760
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,480
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $67,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Olympia, WA is $26.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Olympia, WA is 11.9% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $37,790 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,470.