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Auto Service Technician Wages in Nova Scotia
Median hourly pay, how it has moved since 2017, and how each economic region compares. 2025 data.
Median hourly
$25.00
Low (10th pct)
$17.00
High (90th pct)
$36.32
Vs. national
16% below
Wage trend
The median wage for automotive service technicians in Nova Scotia rose from $20.00 in 2017 to $25.00 in 2025 — 25% over 8 years, before inflation. The dashed break marks the 2021 reclassification: the two segments are measured on different occupational definitions and are shown separately rather than joined.
By region within Nova Scotia
| Economic region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Valley | $18.00 | $28.50 | $38.70 |
| Halifax | $19.00 | $28.00 | $36.81 |
| Cape Breton | $20.20 | $27.02 | $37.25 |
| North Shore | $17.00 | $25.00 | $36.32 |
| Southern | $16.50 | $25.00 | $30.00 |
Other trades in Nova Scotia
- Electricians
- Industrial Electricians
- Powerline Technicians
- Plumbers
- Steamfitters and Pipefitters
- Carpenters
- Welders
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Ironworkers
- Machinists
- Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Concrete Finishers
- Drywall Installers
- Roofers
- Painters and Decorators
- Machining Contractors and Supervisors
- Electrical Contractors and Supervisors
- Carpentry Contractors and Supervisors
- Construction Contractors and Supervisors
- Mechanic Shop Contractors and Supervisors
- Heavy Equipment Crew Supervisors
Official classification: Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers (NOC 72410). Source: Labour Force Survey.