SOC 49-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — Binghamton
Binghamton, NY · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $47,870 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $50,620.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $47,870 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $50,620. Half of workers earn between $44,760 and $60,970. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,970 and the ninetieth at $77,210.
The area has 520 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.18 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Rochester records the highest median at $58,530. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 210th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,970 | −28.9% |
| 25th | $44,760 | −11.6% |
| Median (50th) | $47,870 | −5.4% |
| 75th | $60,970 | +20.4% |
| 90th | $77,210 | +52.5% |
| Mean | $53,690 | +6.1% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $58,530 | 2,310 | |
| 2 | New York | $57,760 | 28,420 | |
| 3 | Kiryas Joel | $56,260 | 1,530 | |
| 4 | Albany | $55,500 | 2,140 | |
| 5 | Kingston | $53,290 | 440 | |
| 6 | Glens Falls | $50,300 | 370 | |
| 7 | Syracuse | $49,410 | 1,650 | |
| 8 | Ithaca | $48,820 | 190 | |
| 9 | Buffalo | $48,550 | 2,590 | |
| 10 | Utica | $47,770 | 670 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Binghamton run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $47,870 buys what $44,365 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,365US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,870 a year, 5.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,970 to $77,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 520 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rochester, at $58,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Binghamton, NY?
The median annual wage is $47,870, or $23.01 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 Binghamton, NY is 5.4% 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 Binghamton, NY earns more than $77,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,970 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 Rochester, at $58,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 520 jobs in this occupation in Binghamton, NY. 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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