Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Delaware
In Delaware, the median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics is $28.08 an hour ($58,410 a year). About 1,910 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($50,620). Delaware ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Delaware
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.64 | $36,700 |
| 25% of workers | $22.03 | $45,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.08 | $58,410 |
| 75% of workers | $34.50 | $71,750 |
| 90% of workers | $39.56 | $82,280 |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Delaware metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | $48,800 | 320 |
Delaware unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Delaware
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $63,590 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $67,010 |
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