Auto Mechanic Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median auto mechanic in the Birmingham area earns $47,830 a year ($23.00 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($50,620) and 5% above the Alabama median ($45,640). Half of the 2,220 auto mechanics there earn between $38,400 and $70,720.
Median $47,830
10th: $33,63090th: $88,150
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,630 | $31,030 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $38,400 | $37,050 | $38,900 |
| Median | $47,830 | $45,640 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $70,720 | $61,560 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $88,150 | $79,230 | $81,790 |
| Average | $55,190 | $51,020 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 2,220 | 9,040 | 704,640 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 45th 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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Similar jobs in Birmingham, AL
- Maintenance Worker: $46,360
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $61,860
- HVAC Technician: $48,740
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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.