Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $47,050–$80,190
- vs U.S. median
- +22%
- Metro rank
- #23 of 509
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $61,860 a year, based on BLS estimates for 12,030 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% above the U.S. median of $50,620 and 10% below the DC statewide median of $68,660. It ranks #23 of 509 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE12,030 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $61,860 a year (May 2025). Half of the 12,030 jobs pay between $47,050 and $80,190. The 10th percentile is $38,110 and the 90th is $97,460.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics?
That is 22% above the U.S. median of $50,620 and 10% below the DC statewide median of $68,660. It ranks #23 of 509 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics make an hour in Washington?
About $29.74 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $61,860 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.62–$38.55 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.