Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $50,800 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.42
10th percentile $31,300
90th percentile $79,320
Employed locally 350
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,300
    25th
    $38,390
    50th (median)
    $50,800
    75th
    $63,450
    90th
    $79,320

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 68% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 32% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $68,890
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $64,550
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,080
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $59,940
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $59,470
    West Montana nonmetropolitan area $58,340

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $67,690
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,770
    Tire Repairers and Changers $35,110
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,860
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $67,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Santa Fe, NM is $24.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Santa Fe, NM is 2.3% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $31,300 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,390.