Auto Mechanic Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median auto mechanic in the San Jose area earns $77,840 a year ($37.42 an hour), 54% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 20% above the California median ($64,980). Half of the 3,040 auto mechanics there earn between $55,550 and $91,630.
Median $77,840
10th: $47,09090th: $101,760
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,090 | $38,180 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $55,550 | $46,580 | $38,900 |
| Median | $77,840 | $64,980 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $91,630 | $77,060 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $101,760 | $95,280 | $81,790 |
| Average | $75,410 | $65,470 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 3,040 | 65,420 | 704,640 |
San Jose, CA ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for auto mechanic pay.
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Check my payAuto mechanic pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $76,030
- 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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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.