The median annual wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Ames, IA is $52,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,130.
Pay spans roughly $36,410 at the 10th percentile to $82,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.22 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as automotive service technicians and mechanics in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $52,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.22 |
| 10th percentile | $36,410 |
| 90th percentile | $82,000 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.