Auto Mechanic Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median auto mechanic in the Milwaukee area earns $62,530 a year ($30.06 an hour), 24% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 15% above the Wisconsin median ($54,350). Half of the 3,170 auto mechanics there earn between $47,150 and $75,790.
Median $62,530
10th: $36,94090th: $89,240
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,940 | $36,590 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $47,150 | $44,550 | $38,900 |
| Median | $62,530 | $54,350 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $75,790 | $69,570 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $89,240 | $78,140 | $81,790 |
| Average | $62,110 | $56,900 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 3,170 | 12,270 | 704,640 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 8th 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
- Denver, CO: $61,960
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- Maintenance Worker: $56,320
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $72,680
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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.