Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics is $22.81 an hour ($47,440 a year). About 3,640 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($50,620). It is 6% higher than the Kentucky median ($44,890).
Pay range for automotive service technicians and mechanics in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.43 | $34,180 |
| 25% of workers | $17.91 | $37,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.81 | $47,440 |
| 75% of workers | $30.48 | $63,390 |
| 90% of workers | $37.10 | $77,170 |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $47,440 | 3,640 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $46,080 | 1,530 |
| Owensboro | $43,900 | 290 |
| Paducah | $43,260 | 290 |
| Bowling Green | $42,860 | 470 |
| Elizabethtown | $41,630 | 350 |
Kentucky 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 Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $61,310 |
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