Auto Mechanic Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median auto mechanic in the Seattle area earns $59,290 a year ($28.50 an hour), 17% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 4% above the Washington median ($57,270). Half of the 6,860 auto mechanics there earn between $46,360 and $78,870.
Median $59,290
10th: $43,75090th: $99,190
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,750 | $39,470 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $46,360 | $45,740 | $38,900 |
| Median | $59,290 | $57,270 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $78,870 | $76,960 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $99,190 | $95,620 | $81,790 |
| Average | $64,460 | $62,460 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 6,860 | 12,930 | 704,640 |
Seattle, WA ranks 14th 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: $60,760
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $79,920
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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.