How much does a Car Mechanic make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Car Mechanic in Erie, PA is $53,972. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,292 to $61,724, with most professionals earning between $39,299 and $68,781.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 Erie, PA. The base salary for Car Mechanic ranges from $46,292 to $61,724 with the average base salary of $53,972. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,633 to $62,328 with the average total cash compensation of $54,371.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $53,972 $46,292 - $61,724
Bonus $399 $341 - $604
Total Pay $54,371 $46,633 - $62,328
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,449 - $63,267 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,913 - $65,219 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,183 - $62,913 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,415 - $65,889 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,813 - $65,085 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,455 - $65,942 COMPARE TO Erie, PA
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