Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Washington
The median for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Washington is $57,270 a year, somewhat above the national $50,620 (+13%); the state ranks 15th of 51 states by median. That is 9% less than the median across all occupations in Washington ($62,990). Among neighbouring states, Oregon pays more (up to $58,520 in Oregon) and Idaho pays less (down to $48,420 in Idaho). Washington employs 12,930 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 3.64 per 1,000 jobs, the 19th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.80 means it is less common in Washington than nationally.
Washington vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Washington | Hourly | $18.98 | $21.99 | $27.54 | $37.00 | $45.97 | $30.03 | 12,930 | 3.64 | 0.80 |
| Annual | $39,470 | $45,740 | $57,270 | $76,960 | $95,620 | $62,460 | ||||
| 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
- 15th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 19th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.80
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.64
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Washington'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 Washington
13 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Washington 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 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $28.50 | $59,290 | $43,750 | $99,190 | 6,860 | 3.29 | 0.73 |
| Bellingham, WA | $27.19 | $56,550 | $38,810 | $89,530 | 360 | 3.99 | 0.88 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $26.57 | $55,270 | $38,370 | $98,150 | 280 | 5.29 | 1.17 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $26.36 | $54,840 | $37,880 | $85,080 | 1,100 | 4.32 | 0.95 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $26.00 | $54,080 | $39,430 | $95,610 | 230 | 5.60 | 1.24 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $25.87 | $53,820 | $40,770 | $97,350 | 470 | 5.05 | 1.11 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $25.70 | $53,450 | $39,860 | $94,320 | 590 | 4.56 | 1.01 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $24.64 | $51,260 | $38,870 | $81,710 | 450 | 3.49 | 0.77 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $24.49 | $50,940 | $37,960 | $86,650 | 230 | 4.48 | 0.99 |
| Yakima, WA | $24.11 | $50,150 | $37,480 | $93,360 | 410 | 4.27 | 0.94 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $24.08 | $50,090 | $36,850 | $77,530 | 90 | 3.57 | 0.79 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $23.50 | $48,870 | $37,290 | $77,580 | 190 | 6.65 | 1.47 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $27.36 | $56,920 | $39,200 | $99,260 | 570 | 4.36 | 0.96 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $26.40 | $54,900 | $39,740 | $95,710 | 460 | 4.25 | 0.94 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Washington 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 Washington 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.