SOC 49-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — Arizona
Arizona · 7 metro areas compared
At $49,570, median pay for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Arizona tracks the national median of $50,620 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,570, median pay for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Arizona tracks the national median of $50,620 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,760 and $65,360. The lowest tenth earn under $34,660, while the highest tenth earn more than $79,330.
Employment stands at 16,400, or 5.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 30th by median wage. Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,090. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 464th of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,660 | −31.5% |
| 25th | $37,760 | −25.4% |
| Median (50th) | $49,570 | −2.1% |
| 75th | $65,360 | +29.1% |
| 90th | $79,330 | +56.7% |
| Mean | $55,680 | +10.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $50,090 | 11,340 | |
| 2 | Flagstaff | $49,030 | 300 | |
| 3 | Tucson | $48,600 | 2,150 | |
| 4 | Prescott Valley | $47,480 | 490 | |
| 5 | Lake Havasu City | $46,670 | 540 | |
| 6 | Sierra Vista | $44,540 | 220 | |
| 7 | Yuma | $44,510 | 540 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $49,570 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$49,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,225US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,570 a year, 2.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,660 to $79,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 16,400 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 30th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $50,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $49,570, or $23.83 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,620, so pay in Arizona is 2.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $79,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,660 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $50,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 16,400 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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