Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in West Virginia
In West Virginia, automotive service technicians and mechanics earn a median $37,660 a year, well below the national median of $50,620 (−26%); the state ranks 51st of 51 states by median. That is 17% less than the median across all occupations in West Virginia ($45,300). Every neighbouring state pays more: Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky range from $44,890 in Kentucky to $59,330 in Virginia. West Virginia employs 4,490 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 6.40 per 1,000 jobs, the 40th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.41 means the occupation is more concentrated in West Virginia than nationally.
West Virginia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| West Virginia | Hourly | $13.59 | $16.89 | $18.11 | $23.91 | $31.50 | $21.19 | 4,490 | 6.40 | 1.41 |
| Annual | $28,270 | $35,130 | $37,660 | $49,740 | $65,520 | $44,080 | ||||
| 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
- 51st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 40th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.41
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.40
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of West Virginia'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 West Virginia
10 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $29.74 | $61,860 | $38,110 | $97,460 | 12,030 | 3.84 | 0.85 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $27.68 | $57,570 | $35,720 | $81,030 | 410 | 6.08 | 1.34 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $22.98 | $47,800 | $31,200 | $74,470 | 690 | 6.43 | 1.42 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $20.21 | $42,030 | $29,810 | $75,410 | 400 | 6.83 | 1.51 |
| Charleston, WV | $19.90 | $41,390 | $29,260 | $75,920 | 690 | 6.68 | 1.47 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $19.56 | $40,670 | $29,940 | $65,940 | 170 | 4.67 | 1.03 |
| Beckley, WV | $17.95 | $37,340 | $27,050 | $60,680 | 380 | 8.88 | 1.96 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $17.91 | $37,250 | $27,900 | $62,400 | 330 | 9.00 | 1.99 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $17.90 | $37,240 | $27,840 | $64,650 | 920 | 6.51 | 1.44 |
| Morgantown, WV | $17.82 | $37,060 | $28,420 | $63,140 | 360 | 5.32 | 1.17 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $18.09 | $37,620 | $29,170 | $61,930 | 530 | 6.96 | 1.54 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $17.80 | $37,020 | $27,390 | $61,840 | 930 | 6.36 | 1.40 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $18.11 | $37,660 | 4,490 | 1.41 |
| Kentucky | $21.58 | $44,890 | 11,140 | 1.23 |
| Maryland | $27.66 | $57,520 | 14,230 | 1.14 |
| Ohio | $23.42 | $48,710 | 22,640 | 0.90 |
| Pennsylvania | $23.94 | $49,800 | 29,400 | 1.07 |
| Virginia | $28.53 | $59,330 | 17,880 | 0.96 |
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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.