Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Missouri
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Missouri have a median of $49,160 a year, below the national $50,620 (−3%); the state ranks 33rd of 51 states by median. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics earn 3% more than the median across all occupations in Missouri ($47,800). Among neighbouring states, Nebraska, Iowa, Tennessee and Illinois pay more (up to $50,560 in Nebraska) and Kansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Arkansas pay less (down to $44,160 in Arkansas). Missouri employs 17,210 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 5.86 per 1,000 jobs, the 13th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.29 means the occupation is more concentrated in Missouri than nationally.
Missouri vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Missouri | Hourly | $16.80 | $18.47 | $23.63 | $30.41 | $36.96 | $25.94 | 17,210 | 5.86 | 1.29 |
| Annual | $34,950 | $38,420 | $49,160 | $63,240 | $76,870 | $53,950 | ||||
| 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
- 33rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 13th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.29
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.86
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Missouri'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 Missouri
8 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $27.98 | $58,190 | $36,280 | $78,140 | 7,590 | 5.66 | 1.25 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $25.86 | $53,790 | $36,030 | $80,850 | 5,380 | 4.91 | 1.08 |
| Springfield, MO | $23.83 | $49,570 | $31,330 | $77,460 | 1,840 | 8.25 | 1.82 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $23.41 | $48,690 | $32,600 | $75,860 | 310 | 6.86 | 1.51 |
| Columbia, MO | $23.26 | $48,370 | $34,540 | $74,320 | 630 | 5.88 | 1.30 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $22.68 | $47,180 | $31,640 | $75,920 | 330 | 6.08 | 1.34 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $22.60 | $47,010 | $30,930 | $71,370 | 420 | 5.28 | 1.16 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $22.27 | $46,320 | $30,350 | $72,860 | 590 | 6.77 | 1.49 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $21.42 | $44,540 | $31,200 | $68,430 | 1,130 | 6.85 | 1.51 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $20.42 | $42,470 | $30,880 | $67,660 | 1,110 | 7.17 | 1.58 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $19.96 | $41,520 | $30,630 | $62,960 | 720 | 6.82 | 1.51 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $19.77 | $41,120 | $30,670 | $62,730 | 460 | 5.73 | 1.27 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $23.63 | $49,160 | 17,210 | 1.29 |
| Arkansas | $21.23 | $44,160 | 7,310 | 1.24 |
| Iowa | $24.28 | $50,510 | 7,610 | 1.08 |
| Illinois | $23.64 | $49,170 | 29,510 | 1.07 |
| Kansas | $22.98 | $47,790 | 6,240 | 0.96 |
| Kentucky | $21.58 | $44,890 | 11,140 | 1.23 |
| Nebraska | $24.31 | $50,560 | 4,560 | 0.98 |
| Oklahoma | $22.38 | $46,560 | 8,870 | 1.15 |
| Tennessee | $24.18 | $50,290 | 16,210 | 1.09 |
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Missouri 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 Missouri 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.