Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Michigan
$56,490avg. a year
$27.16 an hour · 22,280 employed
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Michigan earn an average of $56,490 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $56,420. The best-paying metro area is Ann Arbor, MI at $59,340.
$54,120Median pay
$27.16Average hourly
+21%Avg. pay since 2020
#22Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
1540 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$59,340
$28.53 an hour
29,520 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$58,850
$28.29 an hour
3890 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$56,610
$27.22 an hour
43,340 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$56,420
$27.12 an hour
5320 jobs
Traverse City, MI
$55,990
$26.92 an hour
6240 jobs
Jackson, MI
$55,690
$26.78 an hour
7560 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$55,450
$26.66 an hour
8270 jobs
Monroe, MI
$55,240
$26.56 an hour
9270 jobs
Niles, MI
$54,080
$26.00 an hour
10920 jobs
Flint, MI
$54,060
$25.99 an hour
11670 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$53,970
$25.95 an hour
12200 jobs
Bay City, MI
$53,820
$25.87 an hour
13340 jobs
Battle Creek, MI
$53,810
$25.87 an hour
14580 jobs
Saginaw, MI
$53,250
$25.60 an hour
15190 jobs
Midland, MI
$51,680
$24.85 an hour
16340 jobs
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
$51,600
$24.81 an hour
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan automotive service technicians and mechanics work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $56,420 | $27.13 |
| Michigan | $56,490 | $27.16 |
| Wisconsin | $56,900 | $27.35 |
| Ohio | $54,590 | $26.24 |
| Indiana | $53,710 | $25.82 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,140
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68,380
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$60,930
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$76,090
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40,180
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,700
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in Michigan?
The average is $56,490 a year, and the median is $54,120. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $56,420.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$27.16 an hour on average; the median is $26.02.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Ann Arbor, MI ($59,340), followed by Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($58,850). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI ($51,600).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #22 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3023. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national automotive service technicians and mechanics page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.