BLS May 2025
Mechanic Salary in Connecticut
Just 4 states out-pay Connecticut for mechanics. For automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 median is $60,220 a year, $9,600 above the national median of $50,620, and 6,960 wage and salary jobs sit behind it. That is 1.0 percent of the 704,640 jobs nationwide, with the 10th percentile at $38,430 and the 90th at $79,930.
By Trevor Rupe, Contributor at Savo Media Group
At a Glance
- 5th of 50 states on median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), $60,220 against $50,620 nationally.
- $96,830 for aircraft mechanics, 61 percent above automotive technicians.
- A $41,500 spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles, 45th widest of 50.
Mechanic Salary in Connecticut Stays Within $41,500
The bottom tenth makes $38,430 or less, $3,770 ahead of the nation, but $79,930 at the 90th percentile is within $1,860 of national pay. $41,500 from bottom tenth to top tenth falls $5,630 short of the country's range. For the bottom tenth of earners, Connecticut stands 7th nationally.
| Measure | Connecticut | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,430 | $34,660 | +$3,770 |
| 25th percentile | $45,410 | $38,900 | +$6,510 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,220 | $50,620 | +$9,600 |
| 75th percentile | $74,500 | $70,430 | +$4,070 |
| 90th percentile | $79,930 | $81,790 | -$1,860 |
| Mean | $60,160 | $56,420 | +$3,740 |
| Wage and salary jobs | 6,960 | 704,640 |
The 25th and 75th percentiles are $45,410 and $74,500, ahead of the national middle half at both edges (+$6,510 and +$4,070).
The average, $60,160, lands $60 short of the median.
$38,430, the 10th percentile, marks a spot in the pay distribution, not entry pay.
Aircraft Mechanics Out-Earn Auto Mechanics by $36,610 in Connecticut
Aircraft mechanics sit at $96,830 across 1,430 jobs, a $36,610 premium over automotive technicians ($60,220). That leaves automotive technicians 4th among 5 trades.
| Trade | Connecticut median | U.S. median | Rank of 50 | Jobs | Best metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $96,830 | $79,870 | 5th | 1,430 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT, $87,730 |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $78,190 | $65,510 | 7th | 1,080 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, $82,510 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $67,300 | $61,770 | 12th | 2,860 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, $75,940 |
| Auto Mechanic | $60,220 | $50,620 | 5th | 6,960 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, $62,440 |
| Collision Repair Technician | $58,220 | $54,890 | 13th | 1,850 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, $60,410 |
Aircraft mechanics ($96,830, +$16,960), heavy equipment mechanics ($78,190, +$12,680), diesel mechanics ($67,300, +$5,530) and collision repair technicians ($58,220, +$3,330) beat their national medians.
Aircraft mechanics are 5th of 50 states at $96,830, the best showing among the trades.
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT is the best metro for aircraft mechanics here, at $87,730.
6,960 Mechanic Jobs in Connecticut at the National Density
Technicians hold 4.1 of every 1,000 Connecticut jobs, close to the national share, a location quotient of 0.91. The state is 41st of 50 on concentration.
Collision repair technicians are the most concentrated trade at 1.14 on 1,850 jobs, while heavy equipment mechanics sit lowest at 0.56.
Pay Holds Close Across Metro Areas in Connecticut
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT anchors the state's metropolitan pay data with 2,160 jobs (31 percent of the state's 6,960 jobs) at $58,910, $1,310 less than the $60,220 state median; 4 other areas follow it.
Pay is nearly uniform from place to place: $3,530 separates Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($62,440) from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ($58,910) among areas with at least 500 jobs.
Beyond the metros, Connecticut nonmetropolitan area holds 340 jobs, 5 percent of the state, with a $59,260 median (-$960 on Connecticut).
| Area | Median | Against Connecticut | 10th to 90th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $58,910 | -$1,310 | $38,510 to $78,020 | 2,160 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $62,440 | +$2,220 | $42,640 to $85,260 | 1,460 |
| New Haven, CT | $59,760 | -$460 | $38,020 to $80,010 | 1,320 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $59,040 | -$1,180 | $38,050 to $77,930 | 950 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $58,950 | -$1,270 | $37,960 to $77,480 | 630 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $59,260 | -$960 | $37,180 to $78,010 | 340 |
Mechanic Schools in Connecticut
Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor in East Windsor, CT leads the state's 2 ranked programs with 53.8 out of 100 in automotive; the mix is 2 automotive across 2 schools.
Prices start at $5,338 per year, in-state (Connecticut State Community College, New Britain, CT) and hit $37,019 for the 14-month program (Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor, East Windsor, CT) across 2 priced programs.
Mechanic Licensing in Connecticut
Repair businesses are licensed or registered through the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (Commissioner of Motor Vehicles): repairer's license (general or limited repairer).
Official Connecticut source (cga.ct.gov), read October 23, 2026.
Connecticut Between Massachusetts and Virginia on Mechanic Pay
Massachusetts sits closest, $540 more at $60,760; Virginia follows below at $59,330, $890 less.
9 states are within $2,500 of $60,220, and 3 of them within $1,000. The order is tightly packed here.
Questions About Mechanic Salary in Connecticut
What is the mechanic salary in Connecticut?
The median is $60,220 annually ($28.95 an hour), which is $9,600 above the nation. The 10th percentile is $38,430 and the 90th $79,930.
Do aircraft mechanics out-earn auto mechanics in Connecticut?
A premium of $36,610: $96,830 for aircraft mechanics next to $60,220 for automotive technicians in the OEWS count.
Which mechanic school in Connecticut ranks highest?
Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor in East Windsor, CT, at 53.8 out of 100 among 2 ranked programs.
The figures here are the Bureau of Labor Statistics median for wage and salary workers, so the mechanic salary in Connecticut for any one job depends on the employer, the metro area and the trade.
Sources for Mechanic Salary in Connecticut
- BLS OEWS, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics May 2025, read October 23, 2026.
- BLS OEWS technical notes Wage and salary workers only.
- Official Connecticut source (cga.ct.gov) Read October 23, 2026.