Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Alabama
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Alabama have a median of $45,640 a year, below the national $50,620 (−10%); the state ranks 47th of 51 states by median. That is about the same as the median across all occupations in Alabama ($45,670). Among neighbouring states, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida pay more (up to $50,290 in Tennessee) and Mississippi pays less (down to $37,820 in Mississippi). Alabama employs 9,040 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 4.28 per 1,000 jobs, the 26th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.94 is close to the national share.
Alabama vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Alabama | Hourly | $14.92 | $17.81 | $21.94 | $29.59 | $38.09 | $24.53 | 9,040 | 4.28 | 0.94 |
| Annual | $31,030 | $37,050 | $45,640 | $61,560 | $79,230 | $51,020 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.66 | $18.70 | $24.34 | $33.86 | $39.32 | $27.13 | 704,640 | – | – |
| Annual | $34,660 | $38,900 | $50,620 | $70,430 | $81,790 | $56,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 47th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 26th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.94
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.28
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Alabama's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Alabama
13 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Alabama publish a row for automotive service technicians and mechanics, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA-AL | $23.48 | $48,830 | $30,420 | $76,200 | 630 | 5.38 | 1.19 |
| Birmingham, AL | $23.00 | $47,830 | $33,630 | $88,150 | 2,220 | 4.27 | 0.94 |
| Mobile, AL | $22.76 | $47,330 | $30,340 | $75,980 | 890 | 5.16 | 1.14 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $22.71 | $47,250 | $29,860 | $78,500 | 300 | 4.09 | 0.90 |
| Montgomery, AL | $22.61 | $47,030 | $30,100 | $78,430 | 670 | 4.05 | 0.89 |
| Huntsville, AL | $22.52 | $46,840 | $33,830 | $82,860 | 940 | 3.52 | 0.78 |
| Decatur, AL | $21.99 | $45,740 | $30,100 | $74,890 | 290 | 4.80 | 1.06 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $21.98 | $45,720 | $31,100 | $82,910 | 470 | 5.43 | 1.20 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $21.67 | $45,070 | $32,160 | $78,230 | 530 | 4.89 | 1.08 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $21.44 | $44,590 | $29,710 | $75,410 | 200 | 4.66 | 1.03 |
| Dothan, AL | $21.23 | $44,170 | $28,510 | $71,310 | 300 | 4.99 | 1.10 |
| Gadsden, AL | $20.29 | $42,200 | $29,510 | $77,120 | 170 | 4.97 | 1.10 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $19.14 | $39,800 | $29,920 | $77,860 | 240 | 4.30 | 0.95 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $21.45 | $44,610 | $29,970 | $75,980 | 420 | 5.04 | 1.11 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $20.66 | $42,980 | $31,370 | $65,200 | 330 | 4.95 | 1.09 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $18.92 | $39,350 | $30,240 | $65,470 | 260 | 4.04 | 0.89 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $18.09 | $37,630 | $29,960 | $61,990 | 650 | 4.25 | 0.94 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $21.94 | $45,640 | 9,040 | 0.94 |
| Florida | $23.20 | $48,260 | 49,930 | 1.11 |
| Georgia | $23.59 | $49,060 | 22,070 | 1.00 |
| Mississippi | $18.18 | $37,820 | 7,410 | 1.41 |
| Tennessee | $24.18 | $50,290 | 16,210 | 1.09 |
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Alabama wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Alabama estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.