Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Oregon
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Oregon earn a median $58,520 a year, +16% against the national median of $50,620; they and rank 10th of 51 states by median. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics earn 3% more than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, California pays more (up to $64,980 in California) and Washington, Idaho and Nevada pay less (down to $48,290 in Nevada). Oregon employs 6,990 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 3.56 per 1,000 jobs, the 33rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.78 means it is less common in Oregon than nationally.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $19.03 | $22.97 | $28.14 | $37.39 | $44.27 | $30.39 | 6,990 | 3.56 | 0.78 |
| Annual | $39,590 | $47,780 | $58,520 | $77,780 | $92,090 | $63,210 | ||||
| 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
- 10th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 33rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.78
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.56
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon'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 Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $29.06 | $60,450 | $40,040 | $93,310 | 4,180 | 3.46 | 0.76 |
| Salem, OR | $27.87 | $57,960 | $38,660 | $89,210 | 590 | 3.11 | 0.69 |
| Medford, OR | $27.59 | $57,390 | $37,880 | $81,370 | 420 | 4.74 | 1.05 |
| Bend, OR | $27.55 | $57,300 | $39,810 | $88,570 | 440 | 4.09 | 0.90 |
| Corvallis, OR | $26.12 | $54,330 | $38,460 | $80,360 | 130 | 3.41 | 0.75 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $26.12 | $54,330 | $38,760 | $85,890 | 140 | 4.70 | 1.04 |
| Albany, OR | $25.62 | $53,290 | $36,610 | $79,710 | 170 | 3.67 | 0.81 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $24.89 | $51,770 | $37,370 | $82,040 | 620 | 3.95 | 0.87 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $23.15 | $48,150 | $37,300 | $78,890 | 240 | 4.74 | 1.05 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $23.02 | $47,880 | $39,660 | $80,460 | 410 | 3.55 | 0.78 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $22.99 | $47,810 | $36,300 | $81,000 | 350 | 4.75 | 1.05 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $28.14 | $58,520 | 6,990 | 0.78 |
| California | $31.24 | $64,980 | 65,420 | 0.79 |
| Idaho | $23.28 | $48,420 | 5,030 | 1.30 |
| Nevada | $23.22 | $48,290 | 7,420 | 1.06 |
| Washington | $27.54 | $57,270 | 12,930 | 0.80 |
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Oregon 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 Oregon 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.