Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,650 or more. The middle half of automotive service technicians and mechanics in Columbus earn between $37,300 and $60,510.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $49KMedian
- $61K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,280 | $4,273 | $24.65 |
| Median | $49,180 | $4,098 | $23.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,300 | $3,108 | $17.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,510 | $5,042 | $29.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Automotive service technicians and mechanics in Columbus earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($53,710) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($56,420). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $50,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $51,280 | $49,180 | $36,220 | $74,650 | 190 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $51,280, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $40,995 a year, or $3,416 a month and $1,577 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 Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for automotive service technicians and mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $51,280 buys what about $55,138 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 11th 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
- Columbus$51,280
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 Columbus: questions
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make an hour in Columbus?
$24.65 an hour on average, and $23.64 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 $36,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the automotive service technicians and mechanics take-home pay in Columbus?
About $40,995 a year ($3,416 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,280. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do automotive service technicians and mechanics earn more in Columbus 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 Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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