Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $49,970 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.02
10th percentile $34,180
90th percentile $79,710
Employed locally 2,180
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,180
    25th
    $38,130
    50th (median)
    $49,970
    75th
    $64,340
    90th
    $79,710

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 74% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 26% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $50,460
    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 Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64,230
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,050
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74,230
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,240
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Tucson, AZ is $24.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Tucson, AZ is 0.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $34,180 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,130.