SOC 49-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — Decatur
Decatur, AL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Decatur, AL is $45,740 per year, 9.6% below the national median of $50,620.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Decatur, AL is $45,740 per year, 9.6% below the national median of $50,620. Pay ranges from under $30,100 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,890 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,220 to $61,040.
Employment stands at 290, or 4.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Birmingham leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $47,830. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 143rd of 241 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,100 | −40.5% |
| 25th | $38,220 | −24.5% |
| Median (50th) | $45,740 | −9.6% |
| 75th | $61,040 | +20.6% |
| 90th | $74,890 | +47.9% |
| Mean | $50,790 | +0.3% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $47,830 | 2,220 | |
| 2 | Mobile | $47,330 | 890 | |
| 3 | Auburn | $47,250 | 300 | |
| 4 | Montgomery | $47,030 | 670 | |
| 5 | Huntsville | $46,840 | 940 | |
| 6 | Daphne | $45,720 | 470 | |
| 7 | Tuscaloosa | $45,070 | 530 | |
| 8 | Anniston | $44,590 | 200 | |
| 9 | Dothan | $44,170 | 300 | |
| 10 | Gadsden | $42,200 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Decatur run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $45,740 goes as far as $51,509 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,509US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,740 a year, 9.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,100 to $74,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Birmingham, at $47,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Decatur, AL?
The median annual wage is $45,740, or $21.99 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 Decatur, AL is 9.6% 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 Decatur, AL earns more than $74,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,100 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 Birmingham, at $47,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Decatur, AL. 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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