Auto Mechanic Salary in Denver, CO
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The median auto mechanic in the Denver area earns $61,960 a year ($29.79 an hour), 22% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 1% above the Colorado median ($61,280). Half of the 6,340 auto mechanics there earn between $46,700 and $78,590.
Median $61,960
10th: $41,01090th: $94,990
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,010 | $39,550 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $46,700 | $46,170 | $38,900 |
| Median | $61,960 | $61,280 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $78,590 | $78,300 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $94,990 | $93,830 | $81,790 |
| Average | $65,400 | $63,980 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 6,340 | 12,300 | 704,640 |
Denver, CO ranks 9th 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 Denver, CO
- Maintenance Worker: $52,450
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $76,990
- HVAC Technician: $71,580
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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.