BLS May 2025
Mechanic Salary in Ohio
Ohio holds 34th place of 50 for mechanic pay, between the top and the bottom. For automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 median is $48,710 a year, $1,910 below the national median of $50,620, and 22,640 wage and salary jobs sit behind it. Columbus, OH pays the most at $56,150, 51 percent ahead of Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH.
By Trevor Rupe, Contributor at Savo Media Group
At a Glance
- 34th of 50 states on median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), $48,710 against $50,620 nationally.
- $80,570 for aircraft mechanics, 65 percent ahead of automotive technicians.
- $56,150 in Columbus, OH, the best-paying area, against $37,240 in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH.
Columbus, OH Pays 51 Percent More Than Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
15 metropolitan areas are priced. Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, Cleveland, OH and Columbus, OH hold 12,560 jobs, and the largest of them pays in line with the state median.
A 51 percent gap divides the state: Columbus, OH at $56,150 versus Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH at $37,240 (areas with 500 or more jobs).
4 nonmetropolitan areas add 3,780 jobs (17 percent of 22,640), all under the $48,710 state median at $43,470 to $48,110, while the best metro clears the best of them by $8,040.
4 of the 15 areas, led by Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, extend into KY and IN and carry one figure for the whole area.
| Area | Median | Against Ohio | 10th to 90th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $49,090 | +$380 | $35,090 to $80,820 | 4,520 |
| Cleveland, OH | $50,260 | +$1,550 | $35,750 to $80,470 | 4,120 |
| Columbus, OH | $56,150 | +$7,440 | $34,420 to $85,590 | 3,920 |
| Akron, OH | $52,900 | +$4,190 | $34,450 to $78,690 | 1,580 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $47,100 | -$1,610 | $33,550 to $79,520 | 1,570 |
| Toledo, OH | $47,090 | -$1,620 | $33,750 to $78,090 | 1,350 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $37,240 | -$11,470 | $27,840 to $64,650 | 920 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $46,990 | -$1,720 | $31,910 to $77,020 | 860 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $46,090 | -$2,620 | $31,150 to $76,120 | 840 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $42,030 | -$6,680 | $29,810 to $75,410 | 400 |
| Sandusky, OH | $46,660 | -$2,050 | $31,410 to $77,710 | 280 |
| Lima, OH | $45,740 | -$2,970 | $34,450 to $77,210 | 270 |
| Mansfield, OH | $48,350 | -$360 | $32,040 to $80,430 | 250 |
| Springfield, OH | $46,300 | -$2,410 | $33,200 to $75,750 | 200 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $40,670 | -$8,040 | $29,940 to $65,940 | 170 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $43,470 | -$5,240 | $30,910 to $74,500 | 1,250 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $47,080 | -$1,630 | $31,310 to $76,240 | 1,160 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $45,300 | -$3,410 | $29,120 to $75,160 | 710 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $48,110 | -$600 | $32,330 to $74,160 | 660 |
Aircraft Mechanics Out-Earn Auto Mechanics by $31,860 in Ohio
Aircraft mechanics sit at $80,570 with 2,840 jobs behind it, $31,860 more than the $48,710 automotive median. Auto mechanics rank last of the 5 trades.
| Trade | Ohio median | U.S. median | Rank of 50 | Jobs | Best metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $80,570 | $79,870 | 21st | 2,840 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $85,410 |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $63,200 | $65,510 | 38th | 6,270 | Toledo, OH, $70,340 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $60,470 | $61,770 | 30th | 14,240 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, $62,730 |
| Collision Repair Technician | $49,080 | $54,890 | 40th | 5,950 | Columbus, OH, $51,180 |
| Auto Mechanic | $48,710 | $50,620 | 34th | 22,640 | Columbus, OH, $56,150 |
Heavy equipment mechanics ($63,200, -$2,310) and collision repair technicians ($49,080, -$5,810) fall short of their national medians.
Near their national medians: aircraft mechanics ($80,570, +$700) and diesel mechanics ($60,470, -$1,300).
In Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, aircraft mechanics reach $85,410, the best metro figure for the trade in Ohio.
10 Ranked Mechanic Programs in Ohio
Ohio has 10 ranked programs at 7 schools: 5 automotive, 3 diesel and 2 aviation maintenance. The top scorer is University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, OH at 69.2 out of 100 in diesel.
Cuyahoga Community College District in Cleveland, OH is the least expensive of 10 priced programs at $3,249 a year, in-district; Ohio Technical College in Cleveland, OH is the most, at $33,750 for the 15-month program.
Columbus State Community College sits in Columbus, OH, the best-paying area for mechanics at $56,150.
- University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH, diesel, score 69.2, #3 of 76
- University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH, automotive, score 66.1, #23 of 415
- Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH, automotive, score 63.8, #47 of 415
- Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH, aviation maintenance, score 61.4, #33 of 148
- Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH, aviation maintenance, score 57.1, #50 of 148
- Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH, automotive, score 56.8, #124 of 415
- Stark State College North Canton, OH, automotive, score 54.8, #148 of 415
- Owens Community College Perrysburg, OH, diesel, score 50.5, #51 of 76
- Ohio Technical College Cleveland, OH, diesel, score 46.4, #61 of 76
- Ohio Technical College Cleveland, OH, automotive, score 41.3, #358 of 415
Best Mechanic Schools in Ohio scores all ten programs by one method
Where 22,640 Mechanics Work in Ohio
Technician employment here is 4.1 per 1,000 jobs, within 10 percent of the national rate; the location quotient is 0.90. On concentration it ranks 43rd of 50 states.
Diesel mechanics rank first on concentration at 1.38 on 14,240 jobs, while aircraft mechanics sit lowest at 0.58.
A $1,910 Shortfall Against National Mechanic Salary in Ohio
The 10th percentile, $34,110, tracks the national floor and the ceiling of $79,690 sits near national pay. The $45,580 spread across the pay scale comes close to the national gap.
| Measure | Ohio | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,110 | $34,660 | -$550 |
| 25th percentile | $37,200 | $38,900 | -$1,700 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $48,710 | $50,620 | -$1,910 |
| 75th percentile | $63,840 | $70,430 | -$6,590 |
| 90th percentile | $79,690 | $81,790 | -$2,100 |
| Mean | $54,590 | $56,420 | -$1,830 |
| Wage and salary jobs | 22,640 | 704,640 |
Half of Ohio mechanics fall between $37,200 and $63,840, behind the national middle half at both edges (-$1,700 and -$6,590).
The $54,590 mean climbs $5,880 over the median on the strength of top earnings.
The 10th percentile figure of $34,110 describes the distribution, not what a new hire makes.
Ohio Between Georgia and Idaho on Mechanic Pay
Idaho is the closest, $48,420 ($290 less); Georgia is farther up at $49,060, a gap of $350.
21 other states land within $2,500 of $48,710; 12 are inside $1,000. Rank changes fast in this stretch.
Questions About Mechanic Salary in Ohio
What is a typical mechanic salary in Ohio?
A $48,710 median, or $23.42 an hour, which is $1,910 below the nation. Pay runs $34,110 to $79,690 from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
Which part of Ohio pays mechanics the most?
Columbus, OH, at $56,150 a year across 3,920 jobs, next to $48,710 for the whole state and $37,240 in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH.
Which mechanic school in Ohio ranks highest?
The top score belongs to University of Northwestern Ohio in Lima, OH, scoring 69.2, from 10 ranked programs.
The figures here are the Bureau of Labor Statistics median for wage and salary workers, so the mechanic salary in Ohio for any one job depends on the employer, the metro area and the trade.
Sources for Mechanic Salary in Ohio
- BLS OEWS, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics May 2025, read October 23, 2026.
- BLS OEWS technical notes Wage and salary workers only.