Auto Mechanic Salary in Washington, DC
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The median auto mechanic in the Washington area earns $61,860 a year ($29.74 an hour), 22% above the U.S. median ($50,620). Half of the 12,030 auto mechanics there earn between $47,050 and $80,190.
Median $61,860
10th: $38,11090th: $97,460
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,110 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $47,050 | $38,900 |
| Median | $61,860 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $80,190 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $97,460 | $81,790 |
| Average | $66,510 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 12,030 | 704,640 |
Washington, DC ranks 10th 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: $57,240
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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.