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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in West Virginia earned a median of $37,660 a year ($18.11 an hour) in May 2025, 26% below the national median of $50,620; 4,490 were employed there, ranking #53 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 | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $37,660 | $50,620 |
| Mean annual wage | $44,080 | $56,420 |
| Median hourly wage | $18.11 | $24.34 |
| 10th percentile | $28,270 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $35,130 | $38,900 |
| 75th percentile | $49,740 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $65,520 | $81,790 |
| Employment | 4,490 | 704,640 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 6.4 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.41 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.