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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in North Carolina earned a median of $48,200 a year ($23.17 an hour) in May 2025, 5% below the national median of $50,620; 26,510 were employed there, ranking #40 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $48,200 | $50,620 |
| Mean annual wage | $53,510 | $56,420 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.17 | $24.34 |
| 10th percentile | $31,500 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $36,600 | $38,900 |
| 75th percentile | $63,170 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $79,610 | $81,790 |
| Employment | 26,510 | 704,640 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.364 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.18 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.