As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automotive Technician in Houston, TX is $61,573. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,758 to $65,181, with most professionals earning between $50,463 and $68,466.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary | $50,463 | Houston,TX | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary | $55,758 | Houston,TX | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary | $61,573 | Houston,TX | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary | $65,181 | Houston,TX | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary | $68,466 | Houston,TX | April 01, 2025 |
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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1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
5 - 7 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
| Job Title | Experience | EDUCATION | Salary Compared to This Job |
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| Job Title Automotive Mechanic I | Experience 0 - 1 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Automotive Mechanic II | Experience 1 - 3 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Automotive Mechanic IV | Experience 5 - 7 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Facilities Mechanic Technician I | Experience 0 - 1 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Facilities Mechanic Technician III | Experience 3 - 5 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
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About Houston, Texas Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More
Houston, Texas area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago
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Skills associated with Automotive Technician: Maintenance, Determine
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