How much does an Automotive Mechanic IV make in the United States? The average Automotive Mechanic IV salary in the United States is $65,302 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $58,604 and $73,823. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Automotive Mechanic IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automotive Mechanic IV Salary $52,506 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Automotive Mechanic IV Salary $58,604 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Automotive Mechanic IV Salary $65,302 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Automotive Mechanic IV Salary $73,823 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Automotive Mechanic IV Salary $81,582 US March 26, 2024
25% $58,604 10% $52,506 90% $81,582 75% $73,823 $65,302 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does an Automotive Mechanic IV need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Communication Skills: Communication skills are your ability to share or understand information, ideas, and feelings successfully.

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Carpentry: Carpentry is a skilled trade and a craft in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. Carpenters traditionally worked with natural wood and did the rougher work such as framing, but today many other materials are also used and sometimes the finer trades of cabinetmaking and furniture building are considered carpentry. In the United States, 98.5% of carpenters are male, and it was the fourth most male-dominated occupation in the country in 1999. In 2006 in the United States, there were about 1.5 million carpentry positions. Carpenters are usually the first tradesmen on a job and the last to leave. Carpenters normally framed post-and-beam buildings until the end of the 19th century; now this old fashioned carpentry is called timber framing. Carpenters learn this trade by being employed through an apprenticeship training—normally 4 years—and qualify by successfully completing that country's competence test in places such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and South Africa. It is also common that the skill can be learned by gaining work experience other than a formal training program, which may be the case in many places.

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Store Management: Store management is the activity of running and monitoring all operations in a store. Its main responsibilities include working with employees, creating work schedules, communicating with suppliers, and dealing with customer complaints.

Communication Skills 17.66%
Carpentry 0.66%
Store Management 1.23%
Others 80.45%

Job Description for Automotive Mechanic IV

Automotive Mechanic IV performs maintenance and repairs on automobiles and light trucks. Performs major repairs like body work, chassis and engine repair, and disassembling and assembling components. Being an Automotive Mechanic IV also performs minor repairs and maintenance work such as replacing worn drive belts, hoses, and filters. Diagnoses issues, uses electronic indicator systems to identify problems, and performs routine safety checks on brakes, suspension, exhaust, cooling, and other systems. Additionally, Automotive Mechanic IV adheres to appropriate safety procedures. Typically requires a high school diploma. Typically requires a Certificate in Automotive Technology. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Automotive Mechanic IV independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be an Automotive Mechanic IV typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Automotive Mechanic IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Automotive Mechanic IV, the highest Automotive Mechanic IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Automotive Mechanic IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Automotive Mechanic IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Automotive Mechanic IV salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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