Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Georgia
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Georgia have a median of $49,060 a year, below the national $50,620 (−3%); the state ranks 34th of 51 states by median. That is about the same as the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, Tennessee pays more (up to $50,290 in Tennessee) and Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama pay less (down to $45,640 in Alabama). Georgia employs 22,070 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 4.51 per 1,000 jobs, the 10th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.00 is close to the national share.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $16.14 | $18.14 | $23.59 | $31.51 | $40.56 | $27.21 | 22,070 | 4.51 | 1.00 |
| Annual | $33,580 | $37,740 | $49,060 | $65,530 | $84,360 | $56,600 | ||||
| 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
- 34th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 10th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.00
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.51
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia'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 Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GA | $26.60 | $55,330 | $35,230 | $80,080 | 440 | 4.24 | 0.94 |
| Savannah, GA | $25.11 | $52,230 | $34,040 | $93,970 | 1,000 | 5.04 | 1.11 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $24.73 | $51,450 | $36,050 | $91,520 | 12,310 | 4.26 | 0.94 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $24.60 | $51,170 | $31,520 | $93,600 | 440 | 4.56 | 1.01 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $24.53 | $51,020 | $31,640 | $79,300 | 1,320 | 4.91 | 1.08 |
| Albany, GA | $23.90 | $49,710 | $30,360 | $77,880 | 420 | 7.19 | 1.59 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $23.62 | $49,120 | $29,880 | $82,770 | 390 | 5.18 | 1.14 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $23.48 | $48,830 | $30,420 | $76,200 | 630 | 5.38 | 1.19 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $23.43 | $48,730 | $30,430 | $78,720 | 1,260 | 5.44 | 1.20 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $23.02 | $47,880 | $30,420 | $76,290 | 250 | 5.43 | 1.20 |
| Dalton, GA | $22.97 | $47,770 | $30,430 | $74,320 | 250 | 3.90 | 0.86 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $22.94 | $47,700 | $30,880 | $80,810 | 540 | 5.72 | 1.26 |
| Rome, GA | $22.82 | $47,460 | $33,900 | $72,970 | 210 | 4.73 | 1.04 |
| Hinesville, GA | $22.51 | $46,810 | $29,150 | $104,480 | 110 | 5.39 | 1.19 |
| Valdosta, GA | $22.47 | $46,730 | $30,070 | $75,640 | 310 | 5.68 | 1.25 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $22.57 | $46,940 | $30,520 | $78,380 | 490 | 5.57 | 1.23 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $22.05 | $45,860 | $30,510 | $75,500 | 1,230 | 6.42 | 1.42 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $21.65 | $45,030 | $30,240 | $75,500 | 660 | 4.75 | 1.05 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $19.40 | $40,350 | $30,510 | $80,630 | 830 | 4.42 | 0.98 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $23.59 | $49,060 | 22,070 | 1.00 |
| Alabama | $21.94 | $45,640 | 9,040 | 0.94 |
| Florida | $23.20 | $48,260 | 49,930 | 1.11 |
| North Carolina | $23.17 | $48,200 | 26,510 | 1.18 |
| South Carolina | $23.12 | $48,100 | 13,420 | 1.29 |
| Tennessee | $24.18 | $50,290 | 16,210 | 1.09 |
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Georgia 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 Georgia 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.