Earnings

Median annual wages nationally of automotive service technicians and mechanics were $36,610 in May 2012. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,810, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $60,070 annually. Many experienced technicians employed by automobile dealers and independent repair shops receive a commission related to the labor cost charged to the customer. Under this system, weekly earnings depend on the amount of work completed.

Source:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-2015 edition, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics.