Auto Mechanic Salary in Boston, MA
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The median auto mechanic in the Boston area earns $63,060 a year ($30.32 an hour), 25% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 4% above the Massachusetts median ($60,760). Half of the 9,360 auto mechanics there earn between $46,090 and $80,900.
Median $63,060
10th: $39,49090th: $99,190
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,490 | $38,370 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $46,090 | $45,560 | $38,900 |
| Median | $63,060 | $60,760 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $80,900 | $78,560 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $99,190 | $95,090 | $81,790 |
| Average | $65,600 | $62,960 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 9,360 | 12,710 | 704,640 |
Boston, MA ranks 6th 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
- Los Angeles, CA: $62,820
- Milwaukee, WI: $62,530
- Denver, CO: $61,960
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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.