How much does an Automotive Service Technician make in the United States? The average Automotive Service Technician salary in the United States is $58,861 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $50,484 and $67,317. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Automotive Service Technician

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DriveTime - CHARLOTTE , NC
What's Under the Hood. DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Temp
- 134 days ago
DriveTime - COLUMBUS , OH
What's Under the Hood. DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Temp
- 134 days ago
DriveTime - INDEPENDENCE , MO
What's Under the Hood. DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Temp
- 134 days ago
Avis Budget Group - MEDFORD , MA
Automotive Technician – Full-Time. Location: 375 William F McClellan Highway, Boston, MA 02128. Compensation: $22.00/hour. Immediately hiring. We’re looking for
- 134 days ago
Avis Budget Group - LINDEN , NJ
Automotive Technician – Full-Time. Location: 86 Olympia Drive, Newark, NJ 07114. Compensation: $30.00/hour (Shift Premium May Apply). Kick start your automoti
- 136 days ago
Automotive Technician – Full-Time. Location: 1625 National Guard Way, Reno, NV 89502. Compensation: $24.50/hour. Immediately hiring. We’re looking for responsib
- 137 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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67317
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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67976
59298
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automotive Service Technician in the United States. The base salary for Automotive Service Technician ranges from $50,484 to $67,317 with the average base salary of $58,861. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,859 to $67,976 with the average total cash compensation of $59,298.

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