Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,600 or more. The middle half of automotive service technicians and mechanics in Omaha earn between $45,940 and $64,300.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $54KMedian
- $64K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,190 | $4,766 | $27.50 |
| Median | $54,230 | $4,519 | $26.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,940 | $3,828 | $22.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,300 | $5,358 | $30.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Automotive service technicians and mechanics in Omaha earn 3% more than the Nebraska average ($55,430) and about the same as the U.S. average ($56,420). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $50,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $57,190 | $54,230 | $37,760 | $80,600 | 2,250 |
| Nebraska | $55,430 | $50,560 | $36,770 | $79,990 | 4,560 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $57,190, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $46,410 a year, or $3,867 a month and $1,785 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $46,571 | $3,881 |
| Working in NE | $46,410 | $3,867 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for automotive service technicians and mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $57,190 buys what about $62,223 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$57,190
- Lincoln$56,140
- Grand Island$54,110
All Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salaries in Nebraska
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 Omaha: questions
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make an hour in Omaha?
$27.50 an hour on average, and $26.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level automotive service technicians and mechanics salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the automotive service technicians and mechanics take-home pay in Omaha?
About $46,410 a year ($3,867 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,190.
Do automotive service technicians and mechanics earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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