SOC 49-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — Kokomo
Kokomo, IN · 10 metro areas compared
At $48,580, median pay for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Kokomo, IN tracks the national median of $50,620 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,580, median pay for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Kokomo, IN tracks the national median of $50,620 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $38,680 and $61,590. The lowest tenth earn under $35,450, while the highest tenth earn more than $77,490.
Employment stands at 200, or 5.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $50,530. Of the 157 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 82nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,450 | −30.0% |
| 25th | $38,680 | −23.6% |
| Median (50th) | $48,580 | −4.0% |
| 75th | $61,590 | +21.7% |
| 90th | $77,490 | +53.1% |
| Mean | $53,000 | +4.7% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $50,530 | 5,600 | |
| 2 | Michigan City | $50,400 | 250 | |
| 3 | Elkhart | $49,990 | 530 | |
| 4 | Fort Wayne | $49,810 | 1,240 | |
| 5 | Lafayette | $49,290 | 480 | |
| 6 | Columbus | $49,180 | 190 | |
| 7 | South Bend | $49,080 | 670 | |
| 8 | Bloomington | $48,480 | 330 | |
| 9 | Evansville | $47,920 | 740 | |
| 10 | Muncie | $47,360 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kokomo run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $48,580 goes as far as $52,069 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,069US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,580 a year, 4.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,450 to $77,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $50,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Kokomo, IN?
The median annual wage is $48,580, or $23.36 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 Kokomo, IN is 4.0% 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 Kokomo, IN earns more than $77,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,450 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 Indianapolis, at $50,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Kokomo, IN. 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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