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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salaries
in South Carolina, SC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $23.59 – $25.95
Average Annual Pay
Range: $49,067 – $53,974
Salaries for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics near South Carolina
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Alabama, AL
$25.13
1.5%Higher than Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in South Carolina, SC
Alaska, AK
$33.52
35.3%Higher than Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in South Carolina, SC
Arizona, AZ
$29.11
17.5%Higher than Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in South Carolina, SC
Arkansas, AR
$24.18
2.4%Lower than Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in South Carolina, SC
California, CA
$32.70
32.0%Higher than Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in South Carolina, SC
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
$21.05/hr
Range: $20.05 - $22.06
Annual Rate
$43,793
Range: $41,707 - $45,878
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.77/hr
Range: $23.59 - $25.95
Annual Rate
$51,521
Range: $49,067 - $53,974
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.49/hr
Range: $27.13 - $29.84
Annual Rate
$59,249
Range: $56,427 - $62,070
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
