Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary
in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Middle 50%
- $47,150–$75,790
- vs U.S. median
- +24%
- Metro rank
- #19 of 509
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro earn a median of $62,530 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,170 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% above the U.S. median of $50,620 and 15% above the WI statewide median of $54,350. It ranks #19 of 509 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,170 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in other WI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $60,650 |
| Appleton, WI | $58,060 |
| Kenosha, WI | $57,540 |
| Green Bay, WI | $56,180 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $54,300 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $53,240 |
| Wausau, WI | $53,100 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $52,040 |
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What is the average Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Milwaukee?
The BLS median is $62,530 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,170 jobs pay between $47,150 and $75,790. The 10th percentile is $36,940 and the 90th is $89,240.
Is Milwaukee a high-paying metro for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics?
That is 24% above the U.S. median of $50,620 and 15% above the WI statewide median of $54,350. It ranks #19 of 509 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics make an hour in Milwaukee?
About $30.06 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $62,530 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.67–$36.44 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.