Auto Mechanic Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median auto mechanic in the Columbus area earns $56,150 a year ($27.00 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 15% above the Ohio median ($48,710). Half of the 3,920 auto mechanics there earn between $38,310 and $70,720.
Median $56,150
10th: $34,42090th: $85,590
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,420 | $34,110 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $38,310 | $37,200 | $38,900 |
| Median | $56,150 | $48,710 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $70,720 | $63,840 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $85,590 | $79,690 | $81,790 |
| Average | $58,180 | $54,590 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 3,920 | 22,640 | 704,640 |
Columbus, OH ranks 22nd 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
- Cleveland, OH: $50,260
- Cincinnati, OH: $49,090
- 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
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Similar jobs in Columbus, OH
- Maintenance Worker: $52,800
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $70,410
- HVAC Technician: $64,440
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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.