Auto Mechanic Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median auto mechanic in the San Francisco area earns $76,030 a year ($36.55 an hour), 50% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 17% above the California median ($64,980). Half of the 7,270 auto mechanics there earn between $54,950 and $91,340.
Median $76,030
10th: $45,21090th: $108,070
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,210 | $38,180 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $54,950 | $46,580 | $38,900 |
| Median | $76,030 | $64,980 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $91,340 | $77,060 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $108,070 | $95,280 | $81,790 |
| Average | $75,730 | $65,470 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 7,270 | 65,420 | 704,640 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd 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
- Sacramento, CA: $72,020
- 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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- Maintenance Worker: $63,630
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $90,580
- HVAC Technician: $78,490
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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.