Auto Mechanic Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median auto mechanic in the Atlanta area earns $51,450 a year ($24.74 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 5% above the Georgia median ($49,060). Half of the 12,310 auto mechanics there earn between $40,180 and $72,470.
Median $51,450
10th: $36,05090th: $91,520
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,050 | $33,580 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $40,180 | $37,740 | $38,900 |
| Median | $51,450 | $49,060 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $72,470 | $65,530 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $91,520 | $84,360 | $81,790 |
| Average | $59,390 | $56,600 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 12,310 | 22,070 | 704,640 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 29th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for auto mechanic pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($77,840).
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Check my payAuto mechanic pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $77,840
- San Francisco, CA: $76,030
- Sacramento, CA: $72,020
- San Diego, CA: $64,320
- Riverside, CA: $64,210
- Boston, MA: $63,060
- Los Angeles, CA: $62,820
- Milwaukee, WI: $62,530
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- Maintenance Worker: $49,630
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $62,000
- HVAC Technician: $58,970
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
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.