Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C. we have BLS pay data for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Washington only, where the average is $66,510 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the automotive service technicians and mechanics average at $67,910 and the median at $68,660 for 310 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,420.

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics average salary by city in Washington, D.C.

Washington$66,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Washington	$66,510	$61,860	$47,050	$52,743	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in other states

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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