Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,200 or more. The middle half of automotive service technicians and mechanics in Columbus earn between $37,060 and $61,000.
- $30K10th
- $37K25th
- $49KMedian
- $61K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,380 | $4,198 | $24.22 |
| Median | $48,830 | $4,069 | $23.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,060 | $3,088 | $17.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Automotive service technicians and mechanics in Columbus earn 11% less than the Georgia average ($56,600) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($56,420). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $50,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $50,380 | $48,830 | $30,420 | $76,200 | 630 |
| Georgia | $56,600 | $49,060 | $33,580 | $84,360 | 22,070 |
| United States | $56,420 | $50,620 | $34,660 | $81,790 | 704,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $50,380, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $40,895 a year, or $3,408 a month and $1,573 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $40,895 | $3,408 |
| Working in AL | $40,575 | $3,381 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for automotive service technicians and mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $50,380 buys what about $56,419 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 12th of 14 Georgia metro areas for this job; Hinesville pays the most ($74,460).
- Hinesville$74,460
- Atlanta$59,390
- Athens$59,320
- Savannah$58,510
- Gainesville$58,410
- Warner Robins$54,580
- Macon$54,230
- Augusta$52,950
- Albany$52,210
- Columbus$50,380
All Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for automotive service technicians and mechanics
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($75,730).
- San Francisco, CA$75,730
- San Jose, CA$75,410
- Hinesville, GA$74,460
- Napa, CA$71,100
- Santa Rosa, CA$70,890
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Columbus: questions
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make an hour in Columbus?
$24.22 an hour on average, and $23.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level automotive service technicians and mechanics salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the automotive service technicians and mechanics take-home pay in Columbus?
About $40,895 a year ($3,408 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,380.
Do automotive service technicians and mechanics earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($56,420).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3023; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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