The median annual wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $49,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,560.
Pay spans roughly $29,550 at the 10th percentile to $80,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.62 per hour. An estimated 1,470 people work as automotive service technicians and mechanics in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $49,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.62 |
| 10th percentile | $29,550 |
| 90th percentile | $80,820 |
| Employment | 1,470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.