Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Tennessee
At $50,290 a year, the median for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Tennessee is close to the national median of $50,620 (−1%); Tennessee ranks 28th of 51 states by median. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics earn 6% more than the median across all occupations in Tennessee ($47,380). Among neighbouring states, Virginia pays more (up to $59,330 in Virginia) and Missouri, Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas and Mississippi pay less (down to $37,820 in Mississippi). Tennessee employs 16,210 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 4.94 per 1,000 jobs, the 16th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.09 is close to the national share.
Tennessee vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Tennessee | Hourly | $16.74 | $18.41 | $24.18 | $30.67 | $38.43 | $26.25 | 16,210 | 4.94 | 1.09 |
| Annual | $34,820 | $38,300 | $50,290 | $63,790 | $79,930 | $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
- 28th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 16th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.09
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.94
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Tennessee'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 Tennessee
10 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Tennessee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $28.22 | $58,700 | $36,540 | $81,680 | 5,150 | 4.68 | 1.03 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $24.53 | $51,020 | $31,640 | $79,300 | 1,320 | 4.91 | 1.08 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $24.27 | $50,490 | $34,930 | $82,370 | 2,980 | 4.87 | 1.08 |
| Jackson, TN | $24.00 | $49,910 | $31,640 | $77,800 | 520 | 6.11 | 1.35 |
| Johnson City, TN | $23.96 | $49,830 | $31,070 | $78,430 | 450 | 5.55 | 1.23 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $23.83 | $49,570 | $32,730 | $77,490 | 730 | 7.07 | 1.56 |
| Cleveland, TN | $23.51 | $48,900 | $30,560 | $79,210 | 260 | 5.98 | 1.32 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $23.40 | $48,670 | $31,640 | $78,180 | 670 | 5.63 | 1.24 |
| Knoxville, TN | $23.34 | $48,540 | $31,580 | $79,680 | 2,280 | 5.37 | 1.19 |
| Morristown, TN | $22.89 | $47,600 | $30,510 | $77,020 | 260 | 5.60 | 1.24 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $23.03 | $47,910 | $30,970 | $73,640 | 630 | 4.48 | 0.99 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $22.54 | $46,890 | $30,700 | $72,850 | 760 | 6.61 | 1.46 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $21.96 | $45,680 | $31,510 | $72,040 | 600 | 5.08 | 1.12 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $20.91 | $43,500 | $31,220 | $80,890 | 590 | 5.39 | 1.19 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $24.18 | $50,290 | 16,210 | 1.09 |
| Alabama | $21.94 | $45,640 | 9,040 | 0.94 |
| Arkansas | $21.23 | $44,160 | 7,310 | 1.24 |
| Georgia | $23.59 | $49,060 | 22,070 | 1.00 |
| Kentucky | $21.58 | $44,890 | 11,140 | 1.23 |
| Missouri | $23.63 | $49,160 | 17,210 | 1.29 |
| Mississippi | $18.18 | $37,820 | 7,410 | 1.41 |
| North Carolina | $23.17 | $48,200 | 26,510 | 1.18 |
| Virginia | $28.53 | $59,330 | 17,880 | 0.96 |
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.