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Automotive brake technician salary
Average automotive brake technician salary
$38,687
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Average automotive brake technician salary by state
Highest paying states for automotive brake technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | $44,325 | $21.31 |
| 2 | Florida | $40,937 | $19.68 |
| 3 | Iowa | $43,181 | $20.76 |
| 4 | Indiana | $41,673 | $20.04 |
| 5 | Nevada | $42,780 | $20.57 |
| 6 | Arizona | $39,684 | $19.08 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $41,164 | $19.79 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $39,424 | $18.95 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $39,673 | $19.07 |
| 10 | Colorado | $40,081 | $19.27 |
| 11 | Texas | $39,361 | $18.92 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $37,113 | $17.84 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $39,877 | $19.17 |
| 14 | Delaware | $38,738 | $18.62 |
| 15 | Ohio | $38,319 | $18.42 |
| 16 | California | $46,044 | $22.14 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $39,404 | $18.94 |
| 18 | Alabama | $36,710 | $17.65 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $47,327 | $22.75 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $36,260 | $17.43 |
| 21 | Maine | $36,232 | $17.42 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $38,210 | $18.37 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $38,461 | $18.49 |
| 24 | Maryland | $40,435 | $19.44 |
| 25 | Idaho | $36,911 | $17.75 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $37,279 | $17.92 |
| 27 | Virginia | $39,378 | $18.93 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $35,184 | $16.92 |
| 29 | Illinois | $36,705 | $17.65 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $36,816 | $17.70 |
| 31 | Michigan | $36,108 | $17.36 |
| 32 | Oregon | $36,884 | $17.73 |
| 33 | Kansas | $36,407 | $17.50 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $35,253 | $16.95 |
| 35 | Alaska | $34,016 | $16.35 |
| 36 | Washington | $36,636 | $17.61 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $33,895 | $16.30 |
| 38 | Vermont | $33,719 | $16.21 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $33,327 | $16.02 |
| 40 | Utah | $33,814 | $16.26 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $34,880 | $16.77 |
| 42 | New York | $34,187 | $16.44 |
| 43 | Montana | $34,343 | $16.51 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $29,662 | $14.26 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $32,160 | $15.46 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $31,596 | $15.19 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $30,142 | $14.49 |
| 48 | Missouri | $33,203 | $15.96 |
| 49 | Massachusetts | $34,020 | $16.36 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $28,889 | $13.89 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $30,784 | $14.80 |
Automotive brake technician salary details
An automotive brake technician's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $55,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an automotive brake technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| 75th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| Average | $38,687 | $3,224 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying automotive brake technician jobs
The highest paying types of automotive brake technicians are master technician, certified technician, and front end mechanic.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front End Mechanic | $44,190 | $3,682 | $21.25 | 80,680 |
| Instrument Technician Apprentice | $39,849 | $3,321 | $19.16 | 130,235 |
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
| Alignment Technician | $38,020 | $3,168 | $18.28 | 143,585 |
| Certified Technician | $52,208 | $4,351 | $25.10 | 140,083 |
| Lube Technician | $29,959 | $2,497 | $14.40 | 131,008 |
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Automotive brake technician salary trends
The average automotive brake technician salary has risen by $6,912 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average automotive brake technician earned $31,775 annually, but today, they earn $38,687 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for automotive brake technicians over the last decade.
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Average automotive brake technician salary over time
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Automotive brake technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,700 | $18.60 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $37,000 | $17.77 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $35,800 | $17.19 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $34,700 | $16.70 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $33,800 | $16.24 | +1.6% |
Recently added automotive brake technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Night Shift Brake Technician | Wethersfield, CT | 06/29/2025 | $37,566 |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Night Shift Brake Technician-LA Canada | La Caada Flintridge, CA | 06/29/2025 | $45,914 |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Night Shift Brake Technician | Shawnee, KS | 06/29/2025 | $39,653 |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Night Shift Brake Technician | Kenosha, WI | 06/29/2025 | $37,566 |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Night Shift Brake Technician | Englewood, NJ | 06/29/2025 | $41,740 |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Night Shift Brake Technician | Nashua, NH | 06/29/2025 | $66,784 |
| The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Night Shift Brake Technician | Buffalo, NY | 06/24/2025 | $41,740 |
| The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Night Shift Brake Technician | Granite City, IL | 06/20/2025 | $56,349 |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Night Shift Brake Technician | Lexington, KY | 06/18/2025 | $39,653 |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Night Shift Brake Technician | Renton, WA | 06/18/2025 | $45,914 |
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