Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Cincinnati
$55,840avg. a year
$26.85 an hour · 4,520 employed
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area earn an average of $55,840 a year. That is $1,250 (2%) more than the Ohio average of $54,590. The U.S. average is $56,420.
$49,090Median pay
$26.85Average hourly
+2%vs. Ohio average
4,520Jobs in this metro
Other Ohio metro areas
Average pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics in other Ohio metro areas. Swipe to see all 14.
13,920 jobs
Columbus, OH
$58,180
$27.97 an hour
24,120 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$57,630
$27.71 an hour
31,580 jobs
Akron, OH
$55,460
$26.66 an hour
4270 jobs
Lima, OH
$53,630
$25.78 an hour
5250 jobs
Mansfield, OH
$53,440
$25.69 an hour
61,570 jobs
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH
$53,180
$25.57 an hour
71,350 jobs
Toledo, OH
$53,110
$25.53 an hour
8860 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$52,160
$25.08 an hour
9840 jobs
Youngstown-Warren, OH
$51,430
$24.73 an hour
10200 jobs
Springfield, OH
$50,520
$24.29 an hour
11280 jobs
Sandusky, OH
$50,390
$24.23 an hour
12400 jobs
Wheeling, WV-OH
$47,610
$22.89 an hour
13170 jobs
Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH
$46,170
$22.20 an hour
14920 jobs
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
$42,990
$20.67 an hour
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How Cincinnati compares
Pay range: metro vs. state vs. U.S.
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Related jobs in Cincinnati
| Job | Avg. pay in this metro |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $55,970 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $63,250 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $66,790 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $55,970 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $89,580 |
| Tire Repairers and Changers | $41,800 |
Questions and answers
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in Cincinnati?
The average is $55,840 a year, and the median is $49,090. About 4,520 people work in this job in the metro area.
Is that more than the Ohio average?
That is $1,250 (2%) more than the Ohio average of $54,590.
Is this job common in Cincinnati?
It makes up 4.1 of every 1,000 jobs in the metro area, 0.91 times the national share.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, occupation code 49-3023. Metro area: Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area (BLS area code 17140). Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.