Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Wisconsin

Ranked #19 of 51 · WI

0.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,900 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $54,350
Employment 12,270

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $36,590P25 $44,550 Median $54,350P75 $69,570P90 $78,140

About 80% of automotive service technicians and mechanicss in Wisconsin earn between $36,590 and $78,140. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Wisconsin
$56,900
U.S. average
$56,420

The mean automotive service technicians and mechanics salary in Wisconsin is $56,900, about 0.9% above the U.S. average ($56,420). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Wisconsin

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $62,530 $62,110 3,170
Madison, WI $60,650 $60,520 1,270
Appleton, WI $58,060 $56,890 640
Kenosha, WI $57,540 $56,610 310
Green Bay, WI $56,180 $57,140 640
Fond du Lac, WI $54,300 $56,210 260
Janesville-Beloit, WI $53,240 $55,210 390
Wausau, WI $53,100 $55,000 340

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in Wisconsin?

The median automotive service technicians and mechanics salary in Wisconsin is $54,350 per year (mean $56,900), and about 80% earn between $36,590 and $78,140.

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

Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $56,900 and 2,080 work hours per year.

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

Wisconsin ranks #19 of 51 states for automotive service technicians and mechanics pay. Its mean salary of $56,900 is about 0.9% above the U.S. average of $56,420.

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

The highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin for automotive service technicians and mechanics are Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI ($62,530), Madison, WI ($60,650), Appleton, WI ($58,060), by median annual wage.

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