Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics is $28.95 an hour ($60,220 a year). About 6,960 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($50,620). Connecticut ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.48 | $38,430 |
| 25% of workers | $21.83 | $45,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.95 | $60,220 |
| 75% of workers | $35.82 | $74,500 |
| 90% of workers | $38.43 | $79,930 |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $62,440 | 1,460 |
| New Haven | $59,760 | 1,320 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $59,040 | 950 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $58,950 | 630 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $58,910 | 2,160 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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)
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