Auto Mechanic Salary
Auto mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair automobiles using diagnostic tools and equipment.
Auto Mechanic Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level auto mechanics earn around $32,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $48,000. Senior-level auto mechanics can earn $72,000 or more.
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The salary range for auto mechanics varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $30,000, while the top 10% earn $75,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $46,990 |
| 75th Percentile | $60,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $75,000 |
Auto Mechanic Salary by State
Auto Mechanic salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $79,883, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $39,002.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $79,883 | Details → |
| #2 California | $64,846 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $63,437 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $58,268 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $57,328 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $54,038 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $54,038 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $52,629 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $51,689 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $51,689 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $49,340 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $49,340 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $49,340 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $48,870 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $47,460 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $47,460 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $46,050 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $46,050 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $45,580 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $45,580 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $45,580 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $45,580 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $45,110 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $44,641 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $44,641 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $44,171 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $43,701 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $43,701 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $43,231 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $43,231 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $43,231 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $43,231 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $42,761 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $42,291 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $42,291 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $42,291 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $42,291 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $42,291 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $41,821 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $41,821 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $41,821 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $41,351 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $41,351 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $40,881 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $40,881 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $40,881 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $40,411 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $39,472 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $39,472 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $39,002 | Details → |
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Get a Professional Resume →Key Responsibilities
- ● Diagnose vehicle problems
- ● Perform routine maintenance
- ● Repair or replace worn parts
- ● Test drive vehicles
- ● Explain repairs to customers
Top Skills
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Outlook
As fast as average — projected 4% growth over the next decade
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