Auto Mechanic Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median auto mechanic in the Buffalo area earns $48,550 a year ($23.34 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($50,620) and 10% below the New York State median ($54,120). Half of the 2,590 auto mechanics there earn between $41,900 and $61,470.
Median $48,550
10th: $36,08090th: $74,980
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,080 | $35,470 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $41,900 | $45,550 | $38,900 |
| Median | $48,550 | $54,120 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $61,470 | $73,320 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $74,980 | $91,490 | $81,790 |
| Average | $52,900 | $59,110 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 2,590 | 32,020 | 704,640 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 42nd 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
- New York, NY: $57,760
- 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
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- Maintenance Worker: $50,620
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $70,130
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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.