Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Pennsylvania
$54,340avg. a year
$26.13 an hour · 29,400 employed
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Pennsylvania earn an average of $54,340 a year. That is $2,080 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $56,420. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $58,620.
$49,800Median pay
$26.13Average hourly
+26%Avg. pay since 2020
#33Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
112,700 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$58,620
$28.18 an hour
21,830 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$58,530
$28.14 an hour
31,000 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$56,040
$26.94 an hour
41,540 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$54,700
$26.30 an hour
5890 jobs
Reading, PA
$54,280
$26.09 an hour
66,430 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$52,920
$25.44 an hour
7220 jobs
Gettysburg, PA
$52,860
$25.42 an hour
81,410 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$52,760
$25.37 an hour
9300 jobs
Lebanon, PA
$52,670
$25.32 an hour
10340 jobs
Williamsport, PA
$52,640
$25.31 an hour
11400 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$52,020
$25.01 an hour
121,300 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$51,880
$24.94 an hour
13300 jobs
State College, PA
$51,750
$24.88 an hour
14670 jobs
Erie, PA
$50,520
$24.29 an hour
15330 jobs
Johnstown, PA
$48,690
$23.41 an hour
16400 jobs
Altoona, PA
$48,410
$23.28 an hour
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania automotive service technicians and mechanics work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $56,420 | $27.13 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,340 | $26.13 |
| Maryland | $59,380 | $28.55 |
| New York | $59,110 | $28.42 |
| New Jersey | $58,830 | $28.28 |
| Delaware | $58,500 | $28.12 |
| Ohio | $54,590 | $26.24 |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,680
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,610
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,360
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86,080
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39,680
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$51,900
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $54,340 a year, and the median is $49,800. That is $2,080 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $56,420.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$26.13 an hour on average; the median is $23.94.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($58,620), followed by Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($58,530). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Altoona, PA ($48,410).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #33 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3023. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national automotive service technicians and mechanics page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.