Auto Mechanic Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median auto mechanic in the Indianapolis area earns $50,530 a year ($24.29 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($50,620) and 2% above the Indiana median ($49,360). Half of the 5,600 auto mechanics there earn between $38,530 and $64,570.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,100 | $35,800 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $38,530 | $38,500 | $38,900 |
| Median | $50,530 | $49,360 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $64,570 | $62,710 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $80,060 | $78,580 | $81,790 |
| Average | $54,910 | $53,710 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 5,600 | 16,480 | 704,640 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 33rd 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 Indianapolis, IN
- Maintenance Worker: $49,520
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $66,860
- HVAC Technician: $62,160
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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.