Car Mechanic Salary in Atlanta, Georgia

How much does a Car Mechanic make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Car Mechanic in Atlanta, GA is $57,185. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,047 to $65,398, with most professionals earning between $41,638 and $72,875.

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What does a Car Mechanic do?

Common responsibilities of a Car Mechanic

Report to work daily and on-time.

December 26, 2022

Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.

February 24, 2023

Run tests and diagnostic procedures to identify mechanical issues with vehicles that customers bring in.

February 24, 2023

Provide excellent customer service and representing the company well.

February 27, 2023

Communicates directly with the Service Advisor so that customers can be informed if any additional service is needed, providing an estimate of time needed for additional repairs.

March 03, 2023

Operate, inspect and have knowledge in Vintage/Classic/High End vehicles.

March 07, 2023

Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.

March 11, 2023

Executes repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.

April 23, 2023

Performs work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership standards.

May 13, 2023

Hold a good driving record.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Car Mechanic in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

49047

65398

57185

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

49409

66038

57607

What is the average salary for Car Mechanic in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Car Mechanic in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Car Mechanic ranges from $49,047 to $65,398 with the average base salary of $57,185. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,409 to $66,038 with the average total cash compensation of $57,607.

View Average Salary for Car Mechanic as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$57,185	$49,047 - $65,398
Bonus	$423	$362 - $640
Total Pay	$57,607	$49,409 - $66,038

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Car Mechanic Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,019 - $65,361	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,067 - $65,424	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,856 - $65,143	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,536 - $62,050	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,196 - $62,929	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,564 - $60,753	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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