SOC 49-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — Waterbury
Waterbury-Shelton, CT · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Waterbury, CT comes to $59,040 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,620 by 16.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Waterbury, CT comes to $59,040 a year, ahead of the national median of $50,620 by 16.6%. Pay ranges from under $38,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,930 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,720 to $74,770.
The area has 950 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.31 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Bridgeport records the highest median at $62,440. Of the 387 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 218th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,050 | −24.8% |
| 25th | $44,720 | −11.7% |
| Median (50th) | $59,040 | +16.6% |
| 75th | $74,770 | +47.7% |
| 90th | $77,930 | +54.0% |
| Mean | $58,680 | +15.9% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $62,440 | 1,460 | |
| 2 | New Haven | $59,760 | 1,320 | |
| 3 | Norwich | $58,950 | 630 | |
| 4 | Hartford | $58,910 | 2,160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Waterbury run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $59,040 buys what $56,988 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,988US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,040 a year, 16.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,050 to $77,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 950 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bridgeport, at $62,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Waterbury, CT?
The median annual wage is $59,040, or $28.39 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 Waterbury, CT is 16.6% 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 Waterbury, CT earns more than $77,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,050 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 Bridgeport, at $62,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 950 jobs in this occupation in Waterbury, CT. 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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