Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Birmingham
In Birmingham (AL), the median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics is $23.00 an hour ($47,830 a year). About 2,220 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($50,620). It is 5% higher than the Alabama median ($45,640).
Pay range for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Birmingham (AL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.17 | $33,630 |
| 25% of workers | $18.46 | $38,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.00 | $47,830 |
| 75% of workers | $34.00 | $70,720 |
| 90% of workers | $42.38 | $88,150 |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (this page) | $47,830 | 2,220 |
| Mobile | $47,330 | 890 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $47,250 | 300 |
| Montgomery | $47,030 | 670 |
| Huntsville | $46,840 | 940 |
| Decatur | $45,740 | 290 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $45,720 | 470 |
| Tuscaloosa | $45,070 | 530 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $44,590 | 200 |
| Dothan | $44,170 | 300 |
| Gadsden | $42,200 | 170 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $39,800 | 240 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for automotive service technicians and mechanics
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 66,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Birmingham (AL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $55,040 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $67,200 |
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