Auto Mechanic Salary in New York, NY
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The median auto mechanic in the New York area earns $57,760 a year ($27.77 an hour), 14% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 7% above the New York State median ($54,120). Half of the 28,420 auto mechanics there earn between $46,040 and $77,770.
Median $57,760
10th: $34,74090th: $94,320
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,740 | $35,470 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $46,040 | $45,550 | $38,900 |
| Median | $57,760 | $54,120 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $77,770 | $73,320 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $94,320 | $91,490 | $81,790 |
| Average | $61,820 | $59,110 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 28,420 | 32,020 | 704,640 |
New York, NY ranks 20th 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
- Buffalo, NY: $48,550
- 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: $59,550
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $75,260
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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.