Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Ohio
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Ohio have a median of $48,710 a year, below the national $50,620 (−4%); the state ranks 35th of 51 states by median. That is about the same as the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Indiana pay more (up to $54,120 in Michigan) and Kentucky and West Virginia pay less (down to $37,660 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 22,640 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 4.08 per 1,000 jobs, the 8th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.90 is close to the national share.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $16.40 | $17.88 | $23.42 | $30.69 | $38.31 | $26.24 | 22,640 | 4.08 | 0.90 |
| Annual | $34,110 | $37,200 | $48,710 | $63,840 | $79,690 | $54,590 | ||||
| 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
- 35th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 8th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.90
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.08
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio'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 Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio 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, OH | $27.00 | $56,150 | $34,420 | $85,590 | 3,920 | 3.54 | 0.78 |
| Akron, OH | $25.43 | $52,900 | $34,450 | $78,690 | 1,580 | 4.95 | 1.09 |
| Cleveland, OH | $24.16 | $50,260 | $35,750 | $80,470 | 4,120 | 4.00 | 0.88 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $23.60 | $49,090 | $35,090 | $80,820 | 4,520 | 4.11 | 0.91 |
| Mansfield, OH | $23.25 | $48,350 | $32,040 | $80,430 | 250 | 5.19 | 1.14 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $22.64 | $47,100 | $33,550 | $79,520 | 1,570 | 4.20 | 0.93 |
| Toledo, OH | $22.64 | $47,090 | $33,750 | $78,090 | 1,350 | 4.63 | 1.02 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $22.59 | $46,990 | $31,910 | $77,020 | 860 | 5.26 | 1.16 |
| Sandusky, OH | $22.43 | $46,660 | $31,410 | $77,710 | 280 | 5.54 | 1.22 |
| Springfield, OH | $22.26 | $46,300 | $33,200 | $75,750 | 200 | 4.39 | 0.97 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $22.16 | $46,090 | $31,150 | $76,120 | 840 | 5.27 | 1.16 |
| Lima, OH | $21.99 | $45,740 | $34,450 | $77,210 | 270 | 5.44 | 1.20 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $20.21 | $42,030 | $29,810 | $75,410 | 400 | 6.83 | 1.51 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $19.56 | $40,670 | $29,940 | $65,940 | 170 | 4.67 | 1.03 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $17.90 | $37,240 | $27,840 | $64,650 | 920 | 6.51 | 1.44 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $23.13 | $48,110 | $32,330 | $74,160 | 660 | 4.84 | 1.07 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $22.63 | $47,080 | $31,310 | $76,240 | 1,160 | 4.64 | 1.02 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $21.78 | $45,300 | $29,120 | $75,160 | 710 | 4.38 | 0.97 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $20.90 | $43,470 | $30,910 | $74,500 | 1,250 | 5.06 | 1.12 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $23.42 | $48,710 | 22,640 | 0.90 |
| Indiana | $23.73 | $49,360 | 16,480 | 1.14 |
| Kentucky | $21.58 | $44,890 | 11,140 | 1.23 |
| Michigan | $26.02 | $54,120 | 22,280 | 1.12 |
| Pennsylvania | $23.94 | $49,800 | 29,400 | 1.07 |
| West Virginia | $18.11 | $37,660 | 4,490 | 1.41 |
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Ohio 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 Ohio 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.