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General mechanic salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a General Mechanic make in the United States?

Average base salary

$26.65
Average $26.65
Low $17.71
High $40.11

The average salary for a general mechanic is $26.65 per hour in the United States. 470 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 13, 2026).

General Mechanic job openings in United States

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General Mechanic-Full-time
Ochsner Health3.7out of 5 stars.
Meridian, MS
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for General Mechanic in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Moog, Inc
 
$205,000per year
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Village Automotive Group (MA)
 
$150,000per year
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$124,488per year
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The Building People
 
$107,120per year
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Gerdau
 
$105,500per year
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Proteus
 
$104,000per year
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Highest paying cities for General Mechanics near United States

  1. Pittsburgh, PA
    $44.72 per hour
  2. Baltimore, MD
    $44.72 per hour
  3. Washington, DC
    $44.45 per hour
  4. San Antonio, TX
    $37.97 per hour
  5. New York, NY
    $29.30 per hour

Where can a General Mechanic earn more?

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