Auto Mechanic Salary in Providence, RI
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The median auto mechanic in the Providence area earns $51,970 a year ($24.99 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and about the same as the Rhode Island median ($51,770). Half of the 3,700 auto mechanics there earn between $38,640 and $62,800.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,860 | $31,860 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $38,640 | $37,930 | $38,900 |
| Median | $51,970 | $51,770 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $62,800 | $62,400 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $79,710 | $80,780 | $81,790 |
| Average | $54,870 | $54,310 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 3,700 | 2,530 | 704,640 |
Providence, RI ranks 27th 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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- Maintenance Worker: $50,690
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $64,770
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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.