Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,140 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $30,800
90th percentile $74,820
Employed locally 610
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,800
    25th
    $37,170
    50th (median)
    $46,140
    75th
    $60,080
    90th
    $74,820

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,600
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58,770
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,480
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Southeast-Central Idaho is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.12 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salaries?

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 7.1% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $30,800 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,170.