Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in New York

Ranked #14 of 51 · NY

4.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,110 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $54,120
Employment 32,020

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $35,470P25 $45,550 Median $54,120P75 $73,320P90 $91,490

About 80% of automotive service technicians and mechanicss in New York earn between $35,470 and $91,490. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

New York
$59,110
U.S. average
$56,420

The mean automotive service technicians and mechanics salary in New York is $59,110, about 4.8% above the U.S. average ($56,420). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in New York

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Rochester, NY $58,530 $57,750 2,310
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $57,760 $61,820 28,420
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $56,260 $58,820 1,530
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $55,500 $57,010 2,140
Kingston, NY $53,290 $58,420 440
Glens Falls, NY $50,300 $54,320 370
Syracuse, NY $49,410 $53,900 1,650
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $48,960 $52,240 880

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in New York?

The median automotive service technicians and mechanics salary in New York is $54,120 per year (mean $59,110), and about 80% earn between $35,470 and $91,490.

How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make per hour in New York?

Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $59,110 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is New York a high-paying state for automotive service technicians and mechanics?

New York ranks #14 of 51 states for automotive service technicians and mechanics pay. Its mean salary of $59,110 is about 4.8% above the U.S. average of $56,420.

Which metro areas in New York pay automotive service technicians and mechanics the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in New York for automotive service technicians and mechanics are Rochester, NY ($58,530), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($57,760), Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($56,260), by median annual wage.

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