The median annual wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in South Carolina is $45,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,060.
Pay spans roughly $28,330 at the 10th percentile to $77,790 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.09 per hour. An estimated 13,950 people work as automotive service technicians and mechanics in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $45,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.09 |
| 10th percentile | $28,330 |
| 90th percentile | $77,790 |
| Employment | 13,950 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.