Mechanic A Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

How much does a Mechanic A make in Washington, DC? The average Mechanic A salary in Washington, DC is $60,629 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $53,077 and $69,053. 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.

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Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

Fisher Industries - MOTT , ND

Fisher Industries is a family of businesses that encompass all aspects of the aggregate production and heavy civil construction industries. Our unique, vertical

- 17 days ago

Diesel Mechanic - Earn Up to $85,000/Yr - $7.5k Sign-On + Benefits

Sysco - VIRGINIA BEACH , VA

Sysco is now hiring Diesel Mechanics in Suffolk, VA. Earn Up to $85,000 per Year + Sign-On Bonus Up to $7,500. $600 Annual Tool & Boot Allowance. We offer our c

- 2 days ago

Diesel Mechanic - Earn Up to $85,000/Yr - $7.5k Sign-On + Benefits

Sysco - NORFOLK , VA

Sysco is now hiring Diesel Mechanics in Suffolk, VA. Earn Up to $85,000 per Year + Sign-On Bonus Up to $7,500. $600 Annual Tool & Boot Allowance. We offer our c

- 2 days ago

Diesel Mechanic - Earn Up to $85,000/Yr - $7.5k Sign-On + Benefits

Sysco - CHESAPEAKE , VA

Sysco is now hiring Diesel Mechanics in Suffolk, VA. Earn Up to $85,000 per Year + Sign-On Bonus Up to $7,500. $600 Annual Tool & Boot Allowance. We offer our c

- 2 days ago

Diesel Mechanic - Earn Up to $85,000/Yr - $7.5k Sign-On + Benefits

Sysco - HAMPTON , VA

Sysco is now hiring Diesel Mechanics in Suffolk, VA. Earn Up to $85,000 per Year + Sign-On Bonus Up to $7,500. $600 Annual Tool & Boot Allowance. We offer our c

- 2 days ago

Diesel Mechanic - Earn Up to $85,000/Yr - $7.5k Sign-On + Benefits

Sysco - WILLIAMSBURG , VA

Sysco is now hiring Diesel Mechanics in Suffolk, VA. Earn Up to $85,000 per Year + Sign-On Bonus Up to $7,500. $600 Annual Tool & Boot Allowance. We offer our c

- 2 days ago

What does a Mechanic A do?

Mechanic A in Henderson, KY

Review production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.

February 11, 2023

Mechanic A in Stateline, NV

Works with personal computer (PC), laptop, complex electrical schematics, diagnostic.

April 07, 2023

Diagnoses and repairs transit and other fleet vehicles, concentrating on major.

April 20, 2023

Answers questions and assists Mechanic B, Mechanic C and Mechanic D by providing.

April 26, 2023

Mechanic A in Stockton, CA

Operates shop equipment and other tools to maintain and diagnose vehicle problems.

September 06, 2022

Performs maintenance, repair, and diagnostic duties in order to restore RTD buses, support vehicles and related equipment to serviceable condition.

March 19, 2023

Prepares written reports, documents defects and repairs on inspection forms and work orders, or designated computer programs.

April 01, 2023

Maintains and installs lighting circuits, alarms, safety circuits, interlocks, ignition systems, environmental systems, and related components.

April 24, 2023

Requires high school diploma/GED or equivalent training and experience.

May 02, 2023

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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53077

69053

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

53580

70009

61264

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanic A in Washington, DC. The base salary for Mechanic A ranges from $53,077 to $69,053 with the average base salary of $60,629. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,580 to $70,009 with the average total cash compensation of $61,264.

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About Washington, District of Columbia Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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