Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Jobs Pay in Columbia, SC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $23.93 – $26.32
Average Annual Pay
Range: $49,774 – $54,752
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Jobs Pay outside Columbia, MO
South Carolina, SC
Lower than Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Columbia, MO
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Higher than Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Columbia, MO
Florence, SC
Lower than Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Columbia, MO
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC
Lower than Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Columbia, MO
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
Higher than Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Columbia, MO
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC
Lower than Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Columbia, MO
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How much do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$21.36/hr
Range: $20.34 – $22.37
Annual Rate
$44,424
Range: $42,308 – $46,539
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.13/hr
Range: $23.93 – $26.32
Annual Rate
$52,263
Range: $49,774 – $54,752
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.90/hr
Range: $27.52 – $30.27
Annual Rate
$60,102
Range: $57,240 – $62,965
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics job description
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics professionals ensure facilities, equipment, and systems function properly. They perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections to keep operations running smoothly.
- •Perform routine maintenance and repairs
- •Inspect equipment and facilities
- •Troubleshoot mechanical issues
- •Maintain maintenance records
- •Order supplies and parts
- •Ensure compliance with safety codes
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Troubleshooting
- •Hand and power tool proficiency
- •Physical stamina
- •Problem-solving
- •Time management
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Trade certification preferred
- •Experience with building systems
- •Ability to work flexible hours
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