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Automotive mechanic salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Automotive Mechanic make in the United States?

Average base salary

$28.15
Average $28.15
Low $17.54
High $45.16

The average salary for a automotive mechanic is $28.15 per hour in the United States and $5,712 overtime per year.24.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Automotive Mechanic job openings in United States

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Automotive Repair Supervisor (...
CARVANA3.3out of 5 stars.
Huron, OH
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Automotive Mechanic in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Mike Calvert Toyota
 
$375,000per year
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Oakes Auto Group
 
$350,000per year
Ethos Group
 
$275,000per year
Quebedeaux Buick GMC
 
$244,000per year
Cerritos College
 
$219,242per year
Route 23 Nissan
 
$210,000per year

Highest paying cities for Automotive Mechanics near United States

  1. Piscataway, NJ
    $32.87 per hour
  2. Fremont, CA
    $31.98 per hour
  3. Everett, WA
    $30.95 per hour
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $29.94 per hour
  5. Gatesville, TX
    $29.59 per hour

Where can an Automotive Mechanic earn more?

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