Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in North Carolina
$53,510avg. a year
$25.72 an hour · 26,510 employed
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in North Carolina earn an average of $53,510 a year. That is $2,910 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $56,420. The best-paying metro area is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $59,820.
$48,200Median pay
$25.72Average hourly
+19%Avg. pay since 2020
#39Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Carolina metro areas
Average pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
13,560 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$59,820
$28.76 an hour
27,990 jobs
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
$57,990
$27.88 an hour
33,650 jobs
Raleigh-Cary, NC
$56,110
$26.98 an hour
41,090 jobs
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
$55,780
$26.82 an hour
51,130 jobs
Wilmington, NC
$53,720
$25.83 an hour
6950 jobs
Asheville, NC
$52,480
$25.23 an hour
7250 jobs
Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC
$52,130
$25.06 an hour
82,110 jobs
Greensboro-High Point, NC
$51,680
$24.85 an hour
91,220 jobs
Fayetteville, NC
$51,230
$24.63 an hour
10950 jobs
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
$51,040
$24.54 an hour
111,630 jobs
Winston-Salem, NC
$50,500
$24.28 an hour
12430 jobs
Jacksonville, NC
$49,940
$24.01 an hour
13370 jobs
Burlington, NC
$49,500
$23.80 an hour
14390 jobs
Greenville, NC
$48,340
$23.24 an hour
15260 jobs
Goldsboro, NC
$47,130
$22.66 an hour
16300 jobs
Rocky Mount, NC
$45,330
$21.79 an hour
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in North Carolina, charted
Pay over time
North Carolina, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Carolina automotive service technicians and mechanics work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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North Carolina vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $56,420 | $27.13 |
| North Carolina | $53,510 | $25.72 |
| Virginia | $61,600 | $29.62 |
| Georgia | $56,600 | $27.21 |
| Tennessee | $54,590 | $26.25 |
| South Carolina | $52,420 | $25.20 |
Related jobs in North Carolina
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,910
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,150
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,380
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79,320
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36,640
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,880
Average pay, North Carolina, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in North Carolina?
The average is $53,510 a year, and the median is $48,200. That is $2,910 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $56,420.
What is the hourly wage in North Carolina?
$25.72 an hour on average; the median is $23.17.
Where in North Carolina do they earn the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($59,820), followed by Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($57,990). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Rocky Mount, NC ($45,330).
How does North Carolina rank?
North Carolina ranks #39 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.