How much does a Car Mechanic make in Raleigh, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Car Mechanic in Raleigh, NC is $57,784. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,561 to $66,085, with most professionals earning between $42,074 and $73,643.

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Average Base Salary

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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 Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Car Mechanic ranges from $49,561 to $66,085 with the average base salary of $57,784. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,928 to $66,732 with the average total cash compensation of $58,213.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $57,784 $49,561 - $66,085
Bonus $429 $368 - $647
Total Pay $58,213 $49,928 - $66,732
* 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 Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,561 - $66,085 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC 0%
CITY, STATE Durham, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,212 - $65,621 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,586 - $64,786 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,207 - $65,614 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,207 - $65,614 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,779 - $62,376 COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
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About Raleigh, North Carolina    According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is ....More

Raleigh, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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