Auto Mechanic Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median auto mechanic in the Richmond area earns $61,510 a year ($29.57 an hour), 22% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 4% above the Virginia median ($59,330). Half of the 2,930 auto mechanics there earn between $45,910 and $76,000.
Median $61,510
10th: $36,55090th: $81,850
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,550 | $36,540 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $45,910 | $45,080 | $38,900 |
| Median | $61,510 | $59,330 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $76,000 | $76,540 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $81,850 | $92,570 | $81,790 |
| Average | $61,160 | $61,600 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 2,930 | 17,880 | 704,640 |
Richmond, VA ranks 11th 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
- Virginia Beach, VA: $58,290
- 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: $48,730
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $66,080
- HVAC Technician: $59,130
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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.