Auto Mechanic Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median auto mechanic in the Philadelphia area earns $58,460 a year ($28.11 an hour), 15% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 17% above the Pennsylvania median ($49,800). Half of the 12,700 auto mechanics there earn between $45,910 and $73,500.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,130 | $35,600 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $45,910 | $40,010 | $38,900 |
| Median | $58,460 | $49,800 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $73,500 | $62,780 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $81,670 | $77,630 | $81,790 |
| Average | $58,620 | $54,340 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 12,700 | 29,400 | 704,640 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 17th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $48,900
- 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 Philadelphia, PA
- Maintenance Worker: $50,200
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $70,340
- HVAC Technician: $64,580
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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.