General mechanic salary in United States

The average salary for a General Mechanic is $26.63 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 458 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 9, 2026.

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General Mechanic salaries typically range between a low of $17.73 and a high of $40.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for General Mechanic include Pittsburgh, PA at $44.72 per hour, Baltimore, MD at $44.72 per hour, and Washington, DC at $44.50 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for General Mechanic include Moog, Inc ($205,000 per year) and Village Automotive Group (MA) ($150,000 per year).