Auto Mechanic Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median auto mechanic in the Memphis area earns $50,490 a year ($24.27 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($50,620) and about the same as the Tennessee median ($50,290). Half of the 2,980 auto mechanics there earn between $38,660 and $64,300.
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,930 | $34,820 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $38,660 | $38,300 | $38,900 |
| Median | $50,490 | $50,290 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $64,300 | $63,790 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $82,370 | $79,930 | $81,790 |
| Average | $54,920 | $54,590 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 2,980 | 16,210 | 704,640 |
Memphis, TN ranks 34th 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
- Nashville, TN: $58,700
- 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 Memphis, TN
- Maintenance Worker: $48,140
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $64,570
- HVAC Technician: $56,780
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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.