SOC 49-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — Athens
Athens-Clarke County, GA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Athens, GA is $51,170 per year, close to the national median of $50,620 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Athens, GA is $51,170 per year, close to the national median of $50,620 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $37,860 and $74,410. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,520 and the ninetieth at $93,600.
Employment stands at 440, or 4.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Gainesville records the highest median at $55,330. Of the 303 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 146th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,520 | −37.7% |
| 25th | $37,860 | −25.2% |
| Median (50th) | $51,170 | +1.1% |
| 75th | $74,410 | +47.0% |
| 90th | $93,600 | +84.9% |
| Mean | $59,320 | +17.2% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $55,330 | 440 | |
| 2 | Savannah | $52,230 | 1,000 | |
| 3 | Atlanta | $51,450 | 12,310 | |
| 4 | Albany | $49,710 | 420 | |
| 5 | Warner Robins | $49,120 | 390 | |
| 6 | Columbus | $48,830 | 630 | |
| 7 | Augusta | $48,730 | 1,260 | |
| 8 | Brunswick | $47,880 | 250 | |
| 9 | Dalton | $47,770 | 250 | |
| 10 | Macon | $47,700 | 540 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Athens run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $51,170 goes as far as $53,136 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,136US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,170 a year, 1.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,520 to $93,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 440 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $55,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Athens, GA?
The median annual wage is $51,170, or $24.60 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 Athens, GA is 1.1% higher. 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 Athens, GA earns more than $93,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,520 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 Gainesville, at $55,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 440 jobs in this occupation in Athens, GA. 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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