Car Mechanic Salary in Tacoma, WA

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How much does a Car Mechanic make in Tacoma, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Car Mechanic in Tacoma, WA is $63,664. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,604 to $72,810, with most professionals earning between $46,355 and $81,137.

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Average Salary Range for Car Mechanic in Tacoma, WA

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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 Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Car Mechanic ranges from $54,604 to $72,810 with the average base salary of $63,664. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,009 to $73,523 with the average total cash compensation of $64,137.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $63,664 $54,604 - $72,810
Bonus $472 $405 - $713
Total Pay $64,137 $55,009 - $73,523
* 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 Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,604 - $72,810 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,604 - $72,810 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,604 - $72,810 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,529 - $71,376 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,750 - $74,338 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,498 - $72,669 COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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