Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,310 or more. The middle half of automotive service technicians and mechanics in Bloomington earn between $37,440 and $59,540.
- $35K10th
- $37K25th
- $48KMedian
- $60K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,320 | $4,277 | $24.67 |
| Median | $48,480 | $4,040 | $23.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,440 | $3,120 | $18.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,540 | $4,962 | $28.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Automotive service technicians and mechanics in Bloomington earn 4% less than the Indiana average ($53,710) and 9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $51,320 | $48,480 | $34,890 | $75,310 | 330 |
| Indiana | $53,710 | $49,360 | $35,800 | $78,580 | 16,480 |
| 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 Bloomington
On the average salary of $51,320, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $40,829 a year, or $3,402 a month and $1,570 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for automotive service technicians and mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $51,320 buys what about $53,973 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 10th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Michigan City pays the most ($54,980).
- Michigan City$54,980
- Indianapolis$54,910
- Fort Wayne$53,990
- South Bend$53,970
- Elkhart$53,440
- Kokomo$53,000
- Lafayette$52,550
- Muncie$52,160
- Evansville$51,730
- Bloomington$51,320
All Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salaries in Indiana
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 Bloomington: questions
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make an hour in Bloomington?
$24.67 an hour on average, and $23.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level automotive service technicians and mechanics salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the automotive service technicians and mechanics take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $40,829 a year ($3,402 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,320. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do automotive service technicians and mechanics earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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