Auto Mechanic Salary (2025)
Automotive · SOC Code 49-3023 · 2-year apprenticeship
National Salary Range
Auto Mechanic salaries range from $39,884 to $64,892 median across cities, depending on location, union membership, and experience level.
Auto Mechanic Salary by City
| City | Median | Range (10th-90th) | COL-Adjusted | Grade | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $64,892 | $38,259 – $93,137 | $34,154 | F | 6,264 |
| New York, NY | $63,879 | $40,587 – $97,553 | $34,160 | F | 6,473 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $59,462 | $37,707 – $88,171 | $35,820 | F | 4,516 |
| Boston, MA | $57,104 | $35,279 – $87,577 | $37,568 | D | 4,978 |
| Portland, OR | $56,562 | $35,522 – $80,951 | $43,509 | D | 3,887 |
| Chicago, IL | $55,878 | $35,219 – $78,642 | $52,222 | D | 3,670 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $55,550 | $33,166 – $79,477 | $52,406 | D | 3,790 |
| Seattle, WA | $54,000 | $34,300 – $79,638 | $36,242 | F | 3,701 |
| Denver, CO | $53,044 | $31,893 – $79,626 | $41,441 | D | 3,896 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $52,041 | $31,628 – $79,387 | $45,253 | D | 3,448 |
| Houston, TX | $51,975 | $33,251 – $78,807 | $54,141 | D | 2,658 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $51,678 | $33,103 – $79,220 | $49,690 | D | 3,897 |
| Dallas, TX | $51,153 | $32,282 – $77,683 | $50,150 | D | 3,474 |
| Detroit, MI | $50,828 | $32,655 – $78,218 | $57,110 | D | 1,921 |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,864 | $29,887 – $76,247 | $55,404 | D | 1,723 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,108 | $29,513 – $72,801 | $47,678 | D | 2,324 |
| Kansas City, MO | $48,821 | $30,612 – $70,298 | $51,937 | D | 3,094 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $48,284 | $29,993 – $72,739 | $46,878 | D | 2,620 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $48,208 | $29,939 – $74,789 | $46,354 | D | 3,513 |
| Atlanta, GA | $47,547 | $30,249 – $67,764 | $44,856 | D | 2,821 |
| Charlotte, NC | $47,394 | $28,002 – $72,690 | $48,361 | D | 1,958 |
| Miami, FL | $47,374 | $29,791 – $68,729 | $38,831 | D | 3,964 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $47,085 | $30,253 – $70,476 | $51,742 | D | 2,424 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $46,362 | $29,870 – $65,486 | $48,294 | D | 2,010 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $46,307 | $29,853 – $69,420 | $50,334 | D | 2,878 |
| Raleigh, NC | $45,595 | $26,979 – $68,581 | $45,595 | D | 2,497 |
| Columbus, OH | $43,074 | $27,661 – $66,246 | $46,316 | D | 2,563 |
| New Orleans, LA | $41,285 | $24,903 – $61,512 | $43,458 | D | 1,959 |
| Tampa, FL | $41,276 | $26,377 – $58,215 | $40,867 | D | 2,567 |
| San Antonio, TX | $39,884 | $23,913 – $57,218 | $44,316 | D | 2,964 |
About Auto Mechanic Pay
Auto Mechanics earn a national median salary of $50,517 based on 2025 BLS data. The highest-paying city for this trade is San Francisco at $64,892 median, while San Antonio offers the lowest at $39,884.
Becoming a auto mechanic typically requires a 2-year apprenticeship program. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) can expect around $38,259, while master-level tradespeople (90th percentile) earn $93,137 or more. With 4% wage growth over the past 5 years, this trade is growing at a steady pace.
See how this compares to other trades on our highest paying trades ranking, or browse the best cities for trade workers.