The median auto mechanic in the U.S. earns $50,620 a year ($24.34 an hour). Half earn between $38,900 and $70,430. Among the 50 largest metro areas, pay is highest in San Jose, CA ($77,840) and lowest in Oklahoma City, OK ($46,820).
Median $50,620
10th: $34,66090th: $81,790
Percentiles. Dark: the middle half of earners. Red line: median.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, May 2025.
Annual pay
U.S.
10th percentile
$34,660
25th percentile
$38,900
Median
$50,620
75th percentile
$70,430
90th percentile
$81,790
Average
$56,420
Jobs
704,640
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.