Car Mechanic Salary in the United States

How much does a Car Mechanic make in the United States? The average Car Mechanic salary in the United States is $56,682 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $51,300 and $62,454. 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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Automotive Mechanic
British Car Ranch LLC - WENATCHEE , Washington
BRITISH CAR RANCH (BCR) JOB DESCRIPTION BCR has an immediate opening for a general automotive technician/mechanic that can be further trained to specialize in classic British Austin Healey`s, Triumph ...
Monster - 10 days ago
Automotive Repair Technician A
AAA Club Alliance - Toms River , NJ
ASE Certification, Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Mechanic School, Auto Mechanic, Mechanic Jobs, Technician Jobs, Mechanic Training, Auto Mechanic Training, Car Mechanic, Truck Mechanic, ASE Mechanic ...
AAA Mid-Atlantic - 5 days ago
Mechanic Dallas Airport Hiring Immediately
Hertz Car Rental Company - Dallas , TX
... Utility Mechanic position at our Hertz Rent-A-Car location. Bring your energy, drive, and ... The Hertz Corporation, a world leader in the car rental industry, currently seeks energetic team ...
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
Experienced Auto Mechanic
American Workforce Group - Olympia , Washington
Do you have more pictures on your phone of your car than your significant other? We may have an ... The right candidate would have 3-5 years experience working in a mechanical environment, has their ...
Monster - 10 days ago
Mechanic
Gerber Collision & Glass - Madison , WI
I-CAR or ASE Certifications are a bonus Competitive Advantage: * Stable upwardly mobile employment ... Mechanic. If you're hard working and quality minded, this is a great opportunity for you.
Gerber Collision - 6 days ago
Automotive Mechanic-R&R
A-Z Transmission Repair - LAKE STEVENS , Washington
We are looking for a technician with good diagnostic skills and the ability to determine an overall picture of what needs to be repaired on any given car is a plus. You must also be able to ...
Monster - 10 days ago
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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60955
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Car Mechanic in the United States. The base salary for Car Mechanic ranges from $51,300 to $62,454 with the average base salary of $56,682. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,669 to $73,687 with the average total cash compensation of $60,955.

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