As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automotive Technician in Cleveland, OH is $62,694, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,206 weekly, or $5,225 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Automotive Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Automotive Technician in Cleveland, OH vary widely, spanning from $51,397 to $72,316. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,781) and 75th percentile ($67,730), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,316 per year. This $10,949 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Retail Operations, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Cleveland Automotive Technician often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Cleveland currently ranks 453 statewide for Automotive Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Automotive Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $51,397 Cleveland, OH October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $56,781 Cleveland, OH October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $62,694 Cleveland, OH October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $67,730 Cleveland, OH October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $72,316 Cleveland, OH October 01, 2026
25% $56,781 10% $51,397 90% $72,316 75% $67,730 $62,694 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Automotive Technician ?

An auto mechanic (automotive technician in most of North America, car mechanic in British English, and motor mechanic in Australian English) is a mechanic with a variety of automobile makes or either in a specific area or in a specific make of automobile. In repairing cars, their main role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly. They often have to quote prices for their customers before commencing work or after partial disassembly for inspection. Their job may involve the repair of a specific part or the replacement of one or more parts as assemblies. Basic vehicle maintenance is a...

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About Cleveland, Ohio    Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a populatio....More

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