How much does an auto mechanic make?
Typical yearly pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics in the United States.
median pay per year, about $4,218 a month or $24.34 an hour.
That's more than 28% of the 100 jobs in our salary guide, ranking #72 of 100.
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| Welder | $53,750 |
| Real estate agent | $52,830 |
| Private detective | $51,220 |
| Auto mechanic | $50,620 |
| Garbage collector | $49,690 |
| Dental assistant | $48,070 |
| School bus driver | $47,920 |
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- Welder$53,750
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- Heavy equipment operator$59,850
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How much does an auto mechanic make per hour?
About $24.34 an hour, if you spread the median yearly pay over a standard 40-hour week, 52 weeks a year. Actual hourly pay varies with overtime, shift work and location.
Becoming an auto mechanic
The U.S. Department of Labor's career profile covers the training, licenses and day-to-day tasks for this job.
How to become an auto mechanic
About this number
This is the national median wage for the occupation “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics” (code 49-3023.00) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025 release, as published on O*NET OnLine. The median is the middle value: half of workers earn more, half earn less.