As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Automotive Technician in Detroit, MI is $64,446, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,239 weekly, or $5,371 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 Detroit, MI vary widely, spanning from $52,834 to $74,338. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,368) and 75th percentile ($69,624), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,338 per year. This $11,256 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, Detroit Automotive Technician often earn 1.6% higher than national averages. However, Detroit currently ranks 342 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 $52,834 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $58,368 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $64,446 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $69,624 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $74,338 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
25% $58,368 10% $52,834 90% $74,338 75% $69,624 $64,446 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automotive Technician in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Automotive Technician ranges from $58,368 to $69,624 with the average base salary of $64,446. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,271 to $83,883 with the average total cash compensation of $74,437.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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