What are the main factors that influence a Car Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Car Technician?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Car Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Car Technician's salary?

A Car Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,876 for beginners, reaching about $58,693 at mid-level, and approach $61,157 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Car Technician?

Car Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Car Technician roles are District of Columbia $67,850, California $67,593, Massachusetts $66,692. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Car Technician roles make?

Salaries for Car Technician level roles vary by specialization: car salesmen: $73,139; Car Buyer: $62,890; Car Detailer: $62,655; Car Consultant: $59,307; Car Audio Technician: $57,305.

Car Technician Salary in Maine

How much does a Car Technician make in Maine? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Car Technician in Maine is $59,749 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Car Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,434
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,646 to $64,819
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,000

10% $50,000

50% (Median) $59,749

90% $69,434

Car Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,819	$5,402	$1,247	$31
Average	$59,749	$4,979	$1,149	$29
25th Percentile	$54,646	$4,554	$1,051	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Car Technician Salaries

A Car Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Car Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Car Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $56,876
Early Career (1-2 years): $57,041
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,693
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,453
Expert (over 8 years): $61,157

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Car Technician	less than 1 year	$56,876
Early Career Level Car Technician	1-2 years	$57,041
Mid-Level Level Car Technician	2-4 years	$58,693
Senior-Level Level Car Technician	5-8 years	$60,453
Expert Level Car Technician	over 8 years	$61,157

How Do Car Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Car Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,850.
California: $67,593.
Massachusetts: $66,692.

District of Columbia $67,850 California $67,593 Massachusetts $66,692 Washington $66,447 New Jersey $66,422 Alaska $66,337 Connecticut $65,491 New York $65,148

Hawaii $64,051 Rhode Island $63,536 Maryland $63,187 Minnesota $62,709 Colorado $62,525 Illinois $62,464 Oregon $62,231 Delaware $62,059

New Hampshire $61,951 Virginia $61,710 Pennsylvania $61,005 Nevada $60,650 North Dakota $60,533 Michigan $60,349 Wisconsin $60,282 Vermont $60,147

Texas $59,773 Maine $59,749 Arizona $59,712 Ohio $59,669 Georgia $59,105 Indiana $58,824 Wyoming $58,768 Utah $58,683

Iowa $58,646 Kansas $58,352 Louisiana $58,266 North Carolina $58,235 Missouri $58,223 Florida $57,984 Montana $57,855 Nebraska $57,733

Kentucky $57,665 South Carolina $57,420 Tennessee $57,267 Idaho $57,206 New Mexico $56,758 Oklahoma $56,660 Alabama $56,299 South Dakota $55,692

Arkansas $55,361 West Virginia $55,183 Mississippi $54,650

Top Paying Cities for Car Technician

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Freedom: $58,803
Harmony: $58,777
Hartland: $58,854

Freedom, ME $58,803

Harmony, ME $58,777

Hartland, ME $58,854

Hinckley, ME $58,909

Jackman, ME $58,624

Kingfield, ME $58,958

Liberty, ME $58,911

Madison, ME $59,037

Monroe, ME $58,718

Morrill, ME $58,819

Newport, ME $58,725

New Portland, ME $59,050

New Sharon, ME $58,978

New Vineyard, ME $59,014

Norridgewock, ME $59,015

North Anson, ME $59,050

North Vassalboro, ME $59,156

Oakland, ME $59,035

Oquossoc, ME $58,838

Palmyra, ME $58,763

Phillips, ME $58,862

Pittsfield, ME $58,858

Plymouth, ME $58,733

Rangeley, ME $58,876

Portland, ME $61,685

Falmouth, ME $61,546

South Portland, ME $61,685

Cape Elizabeth, ME $61,563

Peaks Island, ME $61,622

Cumberland Foreside, ME $61,485

Auburn, ME $60,380

Andover, ME $58,859

Bethel, ME $58,958

Bryant Pond, ME $59,178

Buckfield, ME $59,442

Canton, ME $59,069

Durham, ME $60,762

Danville, ME $60,562

Dixfield, ME $58,947

Dryden, ME $59,015

East Andover, ME $58,877

East Dixfield, ME $59,042

East Livermore, ME $59,391

East Poland, ME $60,452

Stoneham, ME $59,205

East Wilton, ME $59,153

Greene, ME $59,917

Hanover, ME $58,908

Hebron, ME $59,863

Jay, ME $59,055

Lewiston, ME $60,348

Lisbon, ME $60,539

Lisbon Falls, ME $60,446

Livermore, ME $59,294

Livermore Falls, ME $59,255

Greenwood, ME $59,256

Mechanic Falls, ME $60,272

Mexico, ME $59,004

Minot, ME $60,047

Monmouth, ME $59,727

New Gloucester, ME $60,802

Newry, ME $58,798

North Jay, ME $59,026

Leeds, ME $59,582

North Monmouth, ME $59,639

North Turner, ME $59,541

North Waterford, ME $59,479

Norway, ME $59,670

Oxford, ME $59,990

Paris, ME $59,788

Poland, ME $60,462

Roxbury, ME $58,819

Rumford, ME $58,970

Sabattus, ME $60,083

South Paris, ME $59,706

Turner, ME $59,708

Wayne, ME $59,436

Weld, ME $58,862

West Bethel, ME $58,911

Bowdoin, ME $60,076

West Minot, ME $59,961

West Paris, ME $59,468

Peru, ME $59,093

West Poland, ME $60,416

Sumner, ME $59,279

Wilton, ME $59,017

Augusta, ME $59,182

Coopers Mills, ME $59,262

Dresden, ME $59,749

East Winthrop, ME $59,366

Farmingdale, ME $59,529

Gardiner, ME $59,637

Randolph, ME $59,529

Hallowell, ME $59,455

Jefferson, ME $59,059

Kents Hill, ME $59,180

Litchfield, ME $59,814

Manchester, ME $59,297

Mount Vernon, ME $59,037

Whitefield, ME $59,296

Palermo, ME $58,961

Sebasco Estates, ME $60,704

Readfield, ME $59,280

Saint Albans, ME $58,808

South Bristol, ME $59,793

Squirrel Island, ME $59,992

Trevett, ME $60,034

Waldoboro, ME $59,047

Walpole, ME $59,697

Washington, ME $58,900

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $60,098

Southport, ME $60,232

Wiscasset, ME $59,928

Woolwich, ME $60,070

Ellsworth, ME $58,660

Addison, ME $58,588

Gouldsboro, ME $58,640

Bar Harbor, ME $58,751

Beals, ME $58,654

Bernard, ME $58,771

Birch Harbor, ME $58,697

Blue Hill, ME $58,722

Brooklin, ME $58,724

Brooksville, ME $58,722

Calais, ME $58,567

Cherryfield, ME $58,500

Columbia Falls, ME $58,497

Corea, ME $58,643

Cranberry Isles, ME $58,656

Cutler, ME $58,501

Deer Isle, ME $58,778

Dennysville, ME $58,446

East Blue Hill, ME $58,725

East Machias, ME $58,501

Eastport, ME $58,675

Franklin, ME $58,647

Frenchboro, ME $58,624

Grand Lake Stream, ME $58,411

Hancock, ME $58,734

Harborside, ME $58,712

Harrington, ME $58,627

Hulls Cove, ME $58,752

Isle Au Haut, ME $58,624

Islesford, ME $58,746

Jonesboro, ME $58,549

Jonesport, ME $58,602

Little Deer Isle, ME $58,770

Lubec, ME $58,530

Bass Harbor, ME $58,773

Machias, ME $58,560

Machiasport, ME $58,588

Meddybemps, ME $58,410

Milbridge, ME $58,651

Mount Desert, ME $58,707

Northeast Harbor, ME $58,746

Sullivan, ME $58,655

Pembroke, ME $58,501

Perry, ME $58,554

Princeton, ME $58,407

Prospect Harbor, ME $58,703

Robbinston, ME $58,488

Salsbury Cove, ME $58,759

Sargentville, ME $58,740

Seal Cove, ME $58,710

Seal Harbor, ME $58,729

Sedgwick, ME $58,733

Sorrento, ME $58,710

Southwest Harbor, ME $58,761

Steuben, ME $58,618

Stonington, ME $58,783

Sunset, ME $58,580

Surry, ME $58,722

Swans Island, ME $58,669

Wesley, ME $58,334

Whiting, ME $58,485

Winter Harbor, ME $58,652

Baileyville, ME $58,467

Houlton, ME $58,345

Ashland, ME $58,260

Benedicta, ME $58,132

Blaine, ME $58,330

Bridgewater, ME $58,192

Caribou, ME $58,450

Clayton Lake, ME $58,344

Crouseville, ME $58,382

Eagle Lake, ME $58,326

Easton, ME $58,391

Estcourt Station, ME $58,368

Fort Fairfield, ME $58,421

Fort Kent, ME $58,447

Fort Kent Mills, ME $58,397

Frenchville, ME $58,463

Grand Isle, ME $58,383

Island Falls, ME $58,138

Limestone, ME $58,404

Madawaska, ME $58,561

Mapleton, ME $58,312

Richmond, ME $59,847

South China, ME $59,020

South Gardiner, ME $59,710

Vienna, ME $58,931

Windsor, ME $58,987

Winthrop, ME $59,533

Bangor, ME $58,701

Abbot, ME $58,711

Aurora, ME $58,392

Bradford, ME $58,674

Bradley, ME $58,676

Brewer, ME $58,698

Brookton, ME $58,195

Brownville, ME $58,505

Brownville Junction, ME $58,866

Bucksport, ME $58,694

Burlington, ME $58,484

Greenbush, ME $58,619

Carmel, ME $58,703

Castine, ME $58,825

Charleston, ME $58,685

Danforth, ME $58,292

Dover Foxcroft, ME $58,719

Corinth, ME $58,695

Eddington, ME $58,682

Holden, ME $58,687

East Millinocket, ME $58,442

East Orland, ME $58,687

Etna, ME $58,716

Exeter, ME $58,706

Frankfort, ME $58,704

Greenville, ME $58,366

Greenville Junction, ME $58,557

Guilford, ME $58,695

Hampden, ME $58,702

Howland, ME $58,562

Hudson, ME $58,691

Kenduskeag, ME $58,697

Kingman, ME $58,230

Lagrange, ME $58,631

Lambert Lake, ME $58,299

Lee, ME $58,471

Levant, ME $58,700

Lincoln, ME $58,466

Mattawamkeag, ME $58,276

Medway, ME $58,291

Milford, ME $58,667

Millinocket, ME $58,203

Milo, ME $58,616

Monson, ME $58,705

Olamon, ME $58,635

Old Town, ME $58,676

Orono, ME $58,692

Orient, ME $58,235

Orland, ME $58,688

Orrington, ME $58,695

Passadumkeag, ME $58,602

Penobscot, ME $58,689

Rockwood, ME $58,456

Sangerville, ME $58,746

Sebec, ME $58,653

Shirley Mills, ME $58,669

Springfield, ME $58,317

Stetson, ME $58,710

Stillwater, ME $58,694

Topsfield, ME $58,244

Vanceboro, ME $58,295

Waite, ME $58,325

West Enfield, ME $58,588

Winn, ME $58,354

Winterport, ME $58,702

Wytopitlock, ME $58,148

Bath, ME $60,486

Alna, ME $59,523

Boothbay, ME $59,927

Boothbay Harbor, ME $60,063

Bristol, ME $59,565

Chamberlain, ME $59,667

Damariscotta, ME $59,528

East Boothbay, ME $59,971

Friendship, ME $59,183

Georgetown, ME $60,409

Isle Of Springs, ME $59,929

Bremen, ME $59,400

Newcastle, ME $59,552

New Harbor, ME $59,761

Nobleboro, ME $59,316

Edgecomb, ME $59,754

Pemaquid, ME $59,703

Phippsburg, ME $60,653

Cushing, ME $58,989

Round Pond, ME $59,554

Sandy Point, ME $58,700

Searsmont, ME $58,839

Searsport, ME $58,710

Shawmut, ME $59,091

Skowhegan, ME $58,962

Smithfield, ME $58,993

Solon, ME $58,962

Stockton Springs, ME $58,700

Stratton, ME $58,913

Strong, ME $58,964

Temple, ME $58,941

West Forks, ME $58,601

Thorndike, ME $58,760

Troy, ME $58,743

Unity, ME $58,817

Vassalboro, ME $58,998

West Farmington, ME $59,169

Berwick, ME $62,710

Cape Neddick, ME $63,188

Eliot, ME $64,025

Kittery, ME $64,211

Kittery Point, ME $63,728

North Berwick, ME $62,226

Ogunquit, ME $62,791

South Berwick, ME $63,342

York, ME $63,703

York Beach, ME $63,398

York Harbor, ME $63,720

Acton, ME $60,451

Alfred, ME $61,307

Bailey Island, ME $61,057

Bar Mills, ME $61,209

Biddeford, ME $61,229

Biddeford Pool, ME $61,230

Bowdoinham, ME $60,033

Bridgton, ME $59,931

Brownfield, ME $59,878

Brunswick, ME $60,742

Bustins Island, ME $61,171

Cape Porpoise, ME $61,504

Casco, ME $60,644

Center Lovell, ME $59,488

Chebeague Island, ME $61,305

Cliff Island, ME $61,439

Cornish, ME $60,568

Cumberland Center, ME $61,369

Denmark, ME $59,869

East Baldwin, ME $60,723

Lebanon, ME $61,734

East Parsonsfield, ME $60,249

Sebago, ME $60,568

East Waterboro, ME $61,029

Freeport, ME $61,060

Fryeburg, ME $59,569

Gorham, ME $61,315

Gray, ME $60,942

Harrison, ME $59,602

Hiram, ME $60,380

Hollis Center, ME $61,105

Kennebunk, ME $61,550

Kennebunkport, ME $61,317

Parsonsfield, ME $60,247

Limerick, ME $60,805

Limington, ME $60,789

Long Island, ME $61,543

Lovell, ME $59,403

Moody, ME $62,306

Naples, ME $60,392

Newfield, ME $60,706

North Bridgton, ME $59,962

North Waterboro, ME $60,922

Windham, ME $61,254

Ocean Park, ME $61,277

Old Orchard Beach, ME $61,318

Orrs Island, ME $61,005

Porter, ME $60,044

Pownal, ME $60,965

Scarborough, ME $61,525

Raymond, ME $60,835

Saco, ME $61,281

Sanford, ME $61,593

Sebago Lake, ME $60,789

Shapleigh, ME $61,022

South Casco, ME $60,871

South Freeport, ME $61,029

Harpswell, ME $60,993

South Windham, ME $61,368

Springvale, ME $61,234

Standish, ME $61,043

Steep Falls, ME $60,912

Topsham, ME $60,534

Waterboro, ME $61,142

Waterford, ME $59,537

Wells, ME $62,185

West Baldwin, ME $60,615

Westbrook, ME $61,541

Buxton, ME $61,213

West Kennebunk, ME $61,518

West Newfield, ME $60,408

Yarmouth, ME $61,312

North Yarmouth, ME $61,184

Mars Hill, ME $58,388

Monticello, ME $58,270

New Limerick, ME $58,308

New Sweden, ME $58,387

Oakfield, ME $58,247

Oxbow, ME $58,010

Patten, ME $58,048

Perham, ME $58,346

Portage, ME $58,316

Presque Isle, ME $58,464

Saint Agatha, ME $58,436

Saint David, ME $58,423

Saint Francis, ME $58,345

Sheridan, ME $58,276

Sherman, ME $58,189

Stacyville, ME $58,117

Sinclair, ME $58,327

Smyrna Mills, ME $58,153

Wallagrass, ME $58,392

Stockholm, ME $58,335

Van Buren, ME $58,407

Washburn, ME $58,385

Westfield, ME $58,304

Rockland, ME $58,957

Camden, ME $58,951

Glen Cove, ME $58,931

Hope, ME $58,929

Islesboro, ME $58,778

Lincolnville, ME $58,826

Lincolnville Center, ME $58,828

Matinicus, ME $58,729

Monhegan, ME $59,355

North Haven, ME $58,769

Owls Head, ME $58,849

Port Clyde, ME $59,178

Rockport, ME $58,937

South Thomaston, ME $58,850

Spruce Head, ME $58,884

Tenants Harbor, ME $59,055

Thomaston, ME $58,892

Union, ME $58,926

Vinalhaven, ME $58,769

Warren, ME $58,864

West Rockport, ME $58,944

Waterville, ME $59,074

Albion, ME $58,980

Anson, ME $59,020

Athens, ME $58,856

Belfast, ME $58,827

Belgrade, ME $58,961

Belgrade Lakes, ME $58,901

Bingham, ME $58,850

Brooks, ME $58,730

Burnham, ME $58,788

Cambridge, ME $58,775

Canaan, ME $58,873

Caratunk, ME $58,739

China Village, ME $59,141

Clinton, ME $58,892

Corinna, ME $58,730

Detroit, ME $58,749

Dexter, ME $58,808

Dixmont, ME $58,722

East Newport, ME $58,728

East Vassalboro, ME $59,033

Eustis, ME $58,675

Fairfield, ME $58,992

Farmington, ME $59,040

Garland, ME $58,699

Farmington Falls, ME $59,135

Car Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Car Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Car Technician positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Car Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Car Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$71,699	$34.0	20%
Biotechnology	$71,699	$34.0	20%
Financial Services	$71,699	$34.0	20%
Healthcare	$71,699	$34.0	20%

Car Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Car Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$54,646

Average $59,749/year

$64,819

$4,554

Average $4,979/month

$5,402

$1,051

Average $1,149/week

$1,247

$26

Average $29/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,819	$5,402	$1,247	$31
Average	$59,749	$4,979	$1,149	$29
25th Percentile	$54,646	$4,554	$1,051	$26

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