Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Iowa
Ranked #28 of 51 · IA
2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,310 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $50,510
Employment 7,610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,100P25 $39,340 Median $50,510P75 $67,200P90 $77,400
About 80% of automotive service technicians and mechanicss in Iowa earn between $36,100 and $77,400. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean automotive service technicians and mechanics salary in Iowa is $55,310, about 2% below the U.S. average ($56,420). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | $61,030 | $59,250 | 290 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $60,470 | $58,950 | 1,870 |
| Ames, IA | $58,820 | $58,780 | 260 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $54,230 | $54,900 | 330 |
| Iowa City, IA | $49,960 | $56,140 | 360 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,890 | $54,550 | 650 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $48,740 | $52,330 | 690 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $48,720 | $53,450 | 430 |
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