Class A Mechanic Salary in the United States

How much does a Class A Mechanic make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Class A Mechanic in the United States is $45,649 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Class A Mechanic's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,300
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,917 to $48,607
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,608
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Class A Mechanic Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $48,607 $4,051 $935 $23
Average $45,649 $3,804 $878 $22
25th Percentile $40,917 $3,410 $787 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Class A Mechanic Salaries

A Class A Mechanic's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Class A Mechanic Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Class A Mechanic's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $46,635
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,131
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,465
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,289
  • Expert (over 8 years): $91,287
Levels Salary
Class A M... Level Class A Mechanic$46,635
Payroll C... Level Class A Mechanic$52,131
Payroll C... Level Class A Mechanic$58,465
Payroll C... Level Class A Mechanic$64,289
Payroll T... Level Class A Mechanic$91,287
$46,635 0 yr
$52,131 < 2 yrs
$58,465 2-4 yrs
$64,289 5-8 yrs
$91,287 > 8 yrs
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How Do Class A Mechanic Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Class A Mechanics. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $50,543.
  • California: $50,351.
  • Massachusetts: $49,680.

Top Paying Cities for Class A Mechanics

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $57,577
  • San Francisco: $56,947
  • Oakland: $55,747

What Skills Can Increase a Class A Mechanic's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.98% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • HRIS (Mentioned in 2.21% Job Postings): HRIS is a management system designed specifically to provide managers with information to make HR decisions. Is a system that lets you keep track of all your employees and information about them.
  • Workday (Mentioned in 1.4% Job Postings): A cloud-based human resource management software system that unifies a wide range of HR functionality into a single system.
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Customer Service 5.98%
HRIS 2.21%
Workday 1.4%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Class A Mechanic's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Business Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
 $53,409
17%
Business Administration
 $52,953
16%
Leadership
 $52,040
14%
Consulting
 $51,583
13%
Analytical Skills
 $51,583
13%
General Ledger
 $51,127
12%
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Class A Mechanic Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Class A Mechanic roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Class A Mechanic positions in MFG Durable or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Class A Mechanic as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Class A Mechanic

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$54,779$26.020%
Biotechnology$52,496$25.015%
Healthcare$51,127$25.012%
Business Services$50,214$24.010%
Financial Services$50,214$24.010%

Class A Mechanic Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Class A Mechanic's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$40,917
Average $45,649/year
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Average $3,804/month
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $48,607 $4,051 $935 $23
Average $45,649 $3,804 $878 $22
25th Percentile $40,917 $3,410 $787 $20

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Salary Trends for Class A Mechanic

Salaries for a Class A Mechanic can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,839 in 2023 to around $40,234 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Class A Mechanic salary trends, .

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