The median annual wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Columbia, SC is $46,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,780.
Pay spans roughly $28,970 at the 10th percentile to $79,110 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.27 per hour. An estimated 2,690 people work as automotive service technicians and mechanics in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $46,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,780 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.27 |
| 10th percentile | $28,970 |
| 90th percentile | $79,110 |
| Employment | 2,690 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.