Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in New Jersey
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in New Jersey earn an average of $58,830 a year. That is $2,410 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $56,420. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $61,820.
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Average pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $56,420 | $27.13 |
| New Jersey | $58,830 | $28.28 |
| New York | $59,110 | $28.42 |
| Delaware | $58,500 | $28.12 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,340 | $26.13 |
Related jobs in New Jersey
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$70,860
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$77,770
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$65,980
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$110,880
- Tire Repairers and Changers$45,100
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$63,730
Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in New Jersey?
The average is $58,830 a year, and the median is $56,610. That is $2,410 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $56,420.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$28.28 an hour on average; the median is $27.22.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($61,820), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($58,620). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Vineland, NJ ($53,330).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #15 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.