Auto Mechanic Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median auto mechanic in the Detroit area earns $56,000 a year ($26.92 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 3% above the Michigan median ($54,120). Half of the 9,520 auto mechanics there earn between $46,600 and $72,040.
Median $56,000
10th: $37,08090th: $81,240
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,080 | $36,110 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $46,600 | $43,680 | $38,900 |
| Median | $56,000 | $54,120 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $72,040 | $67,100 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $81,240 | $79,060 | $81,790 |
| Average | $58,850 | $56,490 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 9,520 | 22,280 | 704,640 |
Detroit, MI ranks 23rd 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
- Grand Rapids, MI: $49,310
- 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: $48,380
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $71,100
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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.