Mechanic Salary in the US

$49,230
per year
per month
$4,100
per month
per year
Bonus
$1,200/year
Commission
$17,200/year
Bonus
$100/month
Commission
$1,430/month

Mechanic - Average Salary

The average salary for a Mechanic is $49,230 per year ($4,100 per month), which is $4,260 (-8%) lower than the average salary in the US.
A Mechanic can expect an average starting salary of $27,230. The highest salaries can exceed $85,440.
$27,230
Low
$49,230
Average salary
$85,440
High
$2,270
Low
$4,100
Average salary
$7,120
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus and commission.
$0
$56,000
$112,060
Salary$27,230 - 85,440
Bonus$0 - 5,320
Commission$3,400 - 21,300
Total Pay$30,630 - 112,060
$0
$4,670
$9,330
Salary$2,270 - 7,120
Bonus$0 - 440
Commission$280 - 1,770
Total Pay$2,550 - 9,330

Mechanic Salary Range

Low
$27,230
Average salary
$49,230
Experienced
$63,950
High
$85,440
Low
$2,270
Average salary
$4,100
Experienced
$5,330
High
$7,120

Mechanic - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Mechanic with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $33,670 per year. A mid level Mechanic with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $42,780, while an experienced Mechanic with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $57,430. Mechanics with more than 20 years of experience earn $63,320 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Mechanic

Late Career▲ +29%
Experienced▲ +17%
Average Salary$49,230/year
Mid Level▼ -13%
Entry Level▼ -32%

Gender Breakdown

Female
2%
Male
98%

Mechanic - Jobs by Location

Mechanic - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Mechanic jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Mechanic

How much does a Mechanic make in the US?
A Mechanic in the US earns an average of $49,230 gross per year, which is about $4,100 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Mechanic updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Mechanic in the US?
The starting salary of a Mechanic in the US is around $27,230 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for a Mechanic in the US?
The highest salary of a Mechanic in the US can reach and exceed $85,440 gross per year.
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