Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Yuma, AZ

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

Median annual salary $44,200 -11% vs national
Median hourly $21.25
10th percentile $31,750
90th percentile $76,680
Employed locally 590
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,750
    25th
    $34,840
    50th (median)
    $44,200
    75th
    $59,850
    90th
    $76,680

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 73% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 27% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $40,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $65,120
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $52,720
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $67,220
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $49,450
    Tire Repairers and Changers $35,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Yuma, AZ is $21.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Yuma, AZ is 11% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $31,750 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,840.