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Alignment technician salary
Average alignment technician salary
$38,020
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Average alignment technician salary by state
Highest paying states for alignment technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $41,564 | $19.98 |
| 2 | Colorado | $45,186 | $21.72 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $42,764 | $20.56 |
| 4 | Florida | $39,988 | $19.23 |
| 5 | Nevada | $40,972 | $19.70 |
| 6 | Indiana | $40,351 | $19.40 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $42,176 | $20.28 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $43,808 | $21.06 |
| 9 | Virginia | $45,495 | $21.87 |
| 10 | Maryland | $45,468 | $21.86 |
| 11 | Delaware | $40,581 | $19.51 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $37,870 | $18.21 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $40,254 | $19.35 |
| 14 | Ohio | $37,717 | $18.13 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $36,058 | $17.34 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $47,926 | $23.04 |
| 17 | Michigan | $38,525 | $18.52 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $38,986 | $18.74 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $38,458 | $18.49 |
| 20 | Arizona | $37,301 | $17.93 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $36,987 | $17.78 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $34,684 | $16.68 |
| 23 | Georgia | $35,873 | $17.25 |
| 24 | Alabama | $34,131 | $16.41 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $35,828 | $17.23 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $35,286 | $16.96 |
| 27 | Alaska | $34,197 | $16.44 |
| 28 | Idaho | $34,566 | $16.62 |
| 29 | Montana | $33,168 | $15.95 |
| 30 | Oregon | $34,874 | $16.77 |
| 31 | Washington | $35,067 | $16.86 |
| 32 | Vermont | $33,836 | $16.27 |
| 33 | Illinois | $35,992 | $17.30 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $32,681 | $15.71 |
| 35 | New York | $36,233 | $17.42 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $31,598 | $15.19 |
| 37 | Maine | $31,854 | $15.31 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $33,470 | $16.09 |
| 39 | Texas | $33,446 | $16.08 |
| 40 | Kansas | $34,180 | $16.43 |
| 41 | California | $37,022 | $17.80 |
| 42 | Massachusetts | $35,280 | $16.96 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $31,096 | $14.95 |
| 44 | Utah | $31,423 | $15.11 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $29,898 | $14.37 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $31,454 | $15.12 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $28,164 | $13.54 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $28,209 | $13.56 |
| 49 | Missouri | $31,257 | $15.03 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $26,937 | $12.95 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $28,751 | $13.82 |
Alignment technician salary details
An alignment technician's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $57,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an alignment technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| Average | $38,020 | $3,168 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying alignment technician jobs
The highest paying types of alignment technicians are master technician, industrial mechanic, and certified technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanic Helper | $31,892 | $2,658 | $15.33 | 48,546 |
| Industrial Mechanic | $53,333 | $4,444 | $25.64 | 158,560 |
| Shop Mechanic | $47,377 | $3,948 | $22.78 | 100,379 |
| Light Wheel Mechanic | $41,948 | $3,496 | $20.17 | 90,297 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $42,864 | $3,572 | $20.61 | 95,703 |
| General Service Technician | $28,048 | $2,337 | $13.48 | 163,387 |
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Alignment technician salary trends
The average alignment technician salary has risen by $6,793 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average alignment technician earned $31,227 annually, but today, they earn $38,020 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for alignment technicians over the last decade.
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Average alignment technician salary over time
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Alignment technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,000 | $18.28 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $36,300 | $17.47 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $35,100 | $16.89 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $34,100 | $16.41 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $33,200 | $15.96 | +1.6% |
Recently added alignment technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline | Tire and Alignment Technician | Salem, OR | 06/29/2025 | $35,479 |
| Dick Hannah Ford | Automotive Tire and Alignment Technician | Sandy, OR | 06/29/2025 | $41,740 |
| Delaware Tire Centers-Newark | Alignment Technician | Newark, DE | 06/27/2025 | $50,088 |
| Axle Tuners | Heavy Duty Alignment Technician (Experienced) | New Orleans, LA | 06/26/2025 | $41,740 |
| Belle Tire | Alignment Technician | Carol Stream, IL | 06/20/2025 | $50,000 |
| The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Mobile Alignment Technician | Tampa, FL | 06/19/2025 | $52,175 |
| Berlin City Auto Group | Automotive Alignment Technician | South Portland, ME | 06/19/2025 | $50,000 |
| Transam Trucking | Afternoon Tire/Alignment Technician | Olathe, KS | 06/17/2025 | $37,566 |
| Tire Warehouse | Tire Alignment Technician | Cranston, RI | 06/13/2025 | $33,392 |
| Tire Warehouse | Tire Alignment Technician | Portsmouth, NH | 06/13/2025 | $35,479 |
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