Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in South Carolina
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in South Carolina earn an average of $52,420 a year. That is $4,000 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $56,420. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $57,990.
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Average pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $56,420 | $27.13 |
| South Carolina | $52,420 | $25.20 |
| Georgia | $56,600 | $27.21 |
| North Carolina | $53,510 | $25.72 |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,050
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$58,970
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57,300
- Tire Repairers and Changers$35,870
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$70,460
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$50,510
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in South Carolina?
The average is $52,420 a year, and the median is $48,100. That is $4,000 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $56,420.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$25.20 an hour on average; the median is $23.12.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($57,990), followed by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC ($55,420). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC ($49,420).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #42 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.