Mechanic Salary in the United States

How much does a Mechanic make in the United States? The average Mechanic salary in the United States is $45,939 as of August 27, 2021, but the salary range typically falls between $40,066 and $52,415. 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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Auto Mechanic
BusPatrol - Richmond , VA
Strong working understanding of automotive technician, auto mechanic, equipment installation skills * Able to operate standard hand and power tools * Understand field service basics: running wires ...
BusPatrol - 52 days ago
Sr Heavy Equipment Mechanic
WM - King George , VA
What Does It Take to be a Sr Heavy Equipment Mechanic at WM? The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. * Experience: Six (6) years of Heavy ...
Waste Management - 3 days ago
Fleet Mechanic
Swift Transportation - Richmond , VA
As a Fleet Mechanic you will complete a quality preventative maintenance inspection and repairs on all company owned equipment, to include tractors, trailers, refrigerated units and support equipment
Swift Transportation - Office - 32 days ago
Diesel Mechanic, Virginia Beach Hiring Event 9/24 & 9/25
WM - Chesapeake , VA
We care about our Mechanic's safety and show it by demanding solid safety practices of all our Mechanics and managers. Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards - check us ...
Waste Management - 11 days ago
Maintenance Mechanic
Liberty Personnel Services, Inc - Newport News , VA
Maintenance Mechanic Local Food manufacturer is an industry leader providing innovative plastic package design concepts to the food service and packaging industries. Essential Job Functions - Two ...
Liberty Personnel Services - 5 days ago
Diesel Mechanic
AIM Transportation Solutions - Alexandria , VA
An AIM DIESEL MECHANIC will be expected to diagnosis, repair and/or replace tractor components. Preventative maintenance, inspections, tune-ups, welding and other various service shop duties. We ...
AIM Transportation Services - 30 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanic in the United States. The base salary for Mechanic ranges from $40,066 to $52,415 with the average base salary of $45,939. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,688 to $53,141 with the average total cash compensation of $46,642.

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