Auto Mechanic Salary in St. Louis, MO
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The median auto mechanic in the St. Louis area earns $58,190 a year ($27.98 an hour), 15% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 18% above the Missouri median ($49,160). Half of the 7,590 auto mechanics there earn between $41,040 and $72,610.
Median $58,190
10th: $36,28090th: $78,140
| Annual pay | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,280 | $34,950 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $41,040 | $38,420 | $38,900 |
| Median | $58,190 | $49,160 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $72,610 | $63,240 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $78,140 | $76,870 | $81,790 |
| Average | $57,060 | $53,950 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 7,590 | 17,210 | 704,640 |
St. Louis, MO ranks 19th 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
- Kansas City, MO: $53,790
- 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: $53,930
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $76,780
- HVAC Technician: $63,000
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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.