How much does an auto mechanic make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,466 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,766
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $76,020 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $74,260 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $69,490 |
| 4. Denmark estimate | $55,020 |
| 5. United States | $53,590 |
| 6. Norway estimate | $50,780 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $134 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Aircraft technician$79,870
- Machine oiler$65,260
- Bicycle mechanic$73,250
- Metal molder$44,900
- Welder$53,340
- Metalworker$62,970
- Steel erector$57,930
- Rigger$62,640
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| District of Columbia | $79,240 |
| Alaska | $77,280 |
| Washington | $72,640 |
| California | $72,610 |
| Massachusetts | $72,330 |
| Hawaii | $70,670 |
| Connecticut | $70,650 |
| New Jersey | $70,400 |
| Colorado | $68,300 |
| New Hampshire | $67,800 |
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| New York | $67,220 |
| Minnesota | $67,210 |
| Oregon | $66,960 |
| Delaware | $66,860 |
| Wyoming | $66,280 |
| Maryland | $66,100 |
| North Dakota | $65,950 |
| Virginia | $65,120 |
| Montana | $64,090 |
| Wisconsin | $63,450 |
| Rhode Island | $62,610 |
| Nevada | $60,980 |
| Nebraska | $60,210 |
| Maine | $60,150 |
| Kansas | $60,140 |
| Illinois | $59,850 |
| Georgia | $59,730 |
| Michigan | $59,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,450 |
| Iowa | $59,350 |
| Texas | $59,340 |
| Indiana | $59,250 |
| Ohio | $59,160 |
| Louisiana | $58,970 |
| South Dakota | $58,910 |
| Missouri | $58,640 |
| Tennessee | $58,540 |
| Vermont | $58,530 |
| Arizona | $58,530 |
| Oklahoma | $58,430 |
| Utah | $57,850 |
| Florida | $57,750 |
| North Carolina | $57,740 |
| Alabama | $57,460 |
| South Carolina | $57,150 |
| Kentucky | $56,930 |
| Idaho | $56,620 |
| New Mexico | $55,650 |
| Arkansas | $54,550 |
| Mississippi | $52,280 |
| West Virginia | $50,680 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an auto mechanic make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,466 a month, $53,590 a year.
How much does an auto mechanic make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $37,250 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $82,740.
Which country pays an auto mechanic the most?
United States, with a median of $53,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays an auto mechanic the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $79,240 a year.
Does an auto mechanic make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $53,590 a year against $50,310 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, an auto mechanic or an aircraft technician?
An aircraft technician: $79,870 a year against $53,590 for an auto mechanic, 1.5 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate