Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Virginia
$61,600avg. a year
$29.62 an hour · 17,880 employed
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Virginia earn an average of $61,600 a year. That is $5,180 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $56,420. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $66,510.
$59,330Median pay
$29.62Average hourly
+19%Avg. pay since 2020
#8Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
112,030 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$66,510
$31.97 an hour
22,930 jobs
Richmond, VA
$61,160
$29.40 an hour
3430 jobs
Charlottesville, VA
$60,700
$29.19 an hour
43,560 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$59,820
$28.76 an hour
5410 jobs
Winchester, VA-WV
$57,930
$27.85 an hour
6230 jobs
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA
$54,260
$26.09 an hour
7740 jobs
Roanoke, VA
$54,030
$25.98 an hour
8340 jobs
Harrisonburg, VA
$53,800
$25.86 an hour
9440 jobs
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA
$53,680
$25.81 an hour
10670 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$52,080
$25.04 an hour
11590 jobs
Lynchburg, VA
$51,660
$24.84 an hour
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Virginia, charted
Pay over time
Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
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Where Virginia automotive service technicians and mechanics work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Virginia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $56,420 | $27.13 |
| Virginia | $61,600 | $29.62 |
| District of Columbia | $67,910 | $32.65 |
| Maryland | $59,380 | $28.55 |
| Tennessee | $54,590 | $26.25 |
| North Carolina | $53,510 | $25.72 |
| Kentucky | $47,990 | $23.07 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,590
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,460
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$69,830
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86,570
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42,900
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$48,630
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in Virginia?
The average is $61,600 a year, and the median is $59,330. That is $5,180 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $56,420.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$29.62 an hour on average; the median is $28.53.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($66,510), followed by Richmond, VA ($61,160). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Lynchburg, VA ($51,660).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #8 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.