Auto Mechanic Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median auto mechanic in the Charlotte area earns $53,660 a year ($25.80 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 11% above the North Carolina median ($48,200). Half of the 7,990 auto mechanics there earn between $37,790 and $73,590.
Median $53,660
10th: $34,47090th: $88,130
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,470 | $31,500 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $37,790 | $36,600 | $38,900 |
| Median | $53,660 | $48,200 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $73,590 | $63,170 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $88,130 | $79,610 | $81,790 |
| Average | $57,990 | $53,510 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 7,990 | 26,510 | 704,640 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 26th 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
- Raleigh, NC: $50,600
- 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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Similar jobs in Charlotte, NC
- Maintenance Worker: $51,000
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $65,530
- HVAC Technician: $59,840
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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.