Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $50,460 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.26
10th percentile $36,540
90th percentile $96,400
Employed locally 12,300
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,540
    25th
    $39,060
    50th (median)
    $50,460
    75th
    $75,260
    90th
    $96,400

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 60% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 40% 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
    Tucson, AZ $49,970
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,570
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $48,150
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $47,180
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $45,990
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $45,670

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,040
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,820
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,190
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Phoenix, AZ is $24.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Phoenix, AZ is 1.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $36,540 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,060.