Auto Mechanic Salary in Sacramento, CA
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The median auto mechanic in the Sacramento area earns $72,020 a year ($34.63 an hour), 42% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 11% above the California median ($64,980). Half of the 4,870 auto mechanics there earn between $49,330 and $77,060.
Median $72,020
10th: $41,04090th: $96,030
| Annual pay | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,040 | $38,180 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $49,330 | $46,580 | $38,900 |
| Median | $72,020 | $64,980 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $77,060 | $77,060 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $96,030 | $95,280 | $81,790 |
| Average | $68,380 | $65,470 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 4,870 | 65,420 | 704,640 |
Sacramento, CA ranks 3rd 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
- San Diego, CA: $64,320
- Boston, MA: $63,060
- Milwaukee, WI: $62,530
- Denver, CO: $61,960
- Washington, DC: $61,860
- Richmond, VA: $61,510
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Similar jobs in Sacramento, CA
- Maintenance Worker: $56,570
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $77,630
- HVAC Technician: $66,670
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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.