Mechanic salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A Mechanic earns a median of $50,620 a year ($24.34 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $56,420. About 704,640 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $50,620
- Gross pay
- $1,946.92
- Federal income tax
- −$149.78
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$120.71
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$28.23
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,648.20
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $50,620
- Federal
- $3,894
- FICA
- $3,872
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $42,853
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Mechanic salary by state
| State | Median salary | Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $68,660 | $67,910 | 310 |
| California | $64,980 | $65,470 | 65,420 |
| Colorado | $61,280 | $63,980 | 12,300 |
| Alaska | $60,840 | $65,620 | 1,420 |
| Massachusetts | $60,760 | $62,960 | 12,710 |
| Connecticut | $60,220 | $60,160 | 6,960 |
| Virginia | $59,330 | $61,600 | 17,880 |
| New Hampshire | $59,020 | $60,690 | 4,840 |
| Montana | $58,740 | $59,310 | 2,900 |
| Oregon | $58,520 | $63,210 | 6,990 |
| Delaware | $58,410 | $58,500 | 1,910 |
| Minnesota | $58,390 | $59,300 | 11,980 |
| Maryland | $57,520 | $59,380 | 14,230 |
| North Dakota | $57,360 | $58,000 | 2,140 |
| Washington | $57,270 | $62,460 | 12,930 |
| New Jersey | $56,610 | $58,830 | 17,640 |
| Wisconsin | $54,350 | $56,900 | 12,270 |
| Michigan | $54,120 | $56,490 | 22,280 |
| New York | $54,120 | $59,110 | 32,020 |
| Hawaii | $52,160 | $56,180 | 2,710 |
| Maine | $52,040 | $55,200 | 3,390 |
| Rhode Island | $51,770 | $54,310 | 2,530 |
| Vermont | $51,630 | $58,030 | 1,610 |
| Wyoming | $51,330 | $55,300 | 1,560 |
| South Dakota | $51,160 | $55,660 | 2,010 |
| Nebraska | $50,560 | $55,430 | 4,560 |
| Iowa | $50,510 | $55,310 | 7,610 |
| Tennessee | $50,290 | $54,590 | 16,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,800 | $54,340 | 29,400 |
| Arizona | $49,570 | $55,680 | 16,400 |
| Indiana | $49,360 | $53,710 | 16,480 |
| Illinois | $49,170 | $56,680 | 29,510 |
| Missouri | $49,160 | $53,950 | 17,210 |
| Georgia | $49,060 | $56,600 | 22,070 |
| Ohio | $48,710 | $54,590 | 22,640 |
| Idaho | $48,420 | $53,990 | 5,030 |
| Texas | $48,310 | $52,980 | 69,750 |
| Nevada | $48,290 | $56,090 | 7,420 |
| Florida | $48,260 | $53,740 | 49,930 |
| North Carolina | $48,200 | $53,510 | 26,510 |
| South Carolina | $48,100 | $52,420 | 13,420 |
| Kansas | $47,790 | $52,760 | 6,240 |
| New Mexico | $47,300 | $51,790 | 5,080 |
| Utah | $46,570 | $51,690 | 9,350 |
| Oklahoma | $46,560 | $52,080 | 8,870 |
| Louisiana | $46,400 | $50,650 | 8,620 |
| Alabama | $45,640 | $51,020 | 9,040 |
| Kentucky | $44,890 | $47,990 | 11,140 |
| Arkansas | $44,160 | $48,420 | 7,310 |
| Mississippi | $37,820 | $45,650 | 7,410 |
| West Virginia | $37,660 | $44,080 | 4,490 |
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BLS occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 49-3023). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mechanic make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.34; the average is $27.13.
Which state pays automotive service technicians and mechanics the most?
District of Columbia ($68,660 median), followed by California and Colorado.
What is the salary range for a Mechanic?
The bottom 10% earn under $34,660 and the top 10% earn over $81,790 a year.
How much is $50,620 after taxes?
About $42,853 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $41,118 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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