Car Mechanic Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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How much does a Car Mechanic make in Tuscaloosa, AL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Car Mechanic in Tuscaloosa, AL is $55,013. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,181 to $62,914, with most professionals earning between $40,049 and $70,108.

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Average Salary Range for Car Mechanic in Tuscaloosa, AL

Average Base Salary

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47181
62914
55013

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
47529
63528
55415
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 Tuscaloosa, AL. The base salary for Car Mechanic ranges from $47,181 to $62,914 with the average base salary of $55,013. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,529 to $63,528 with the average total cash compensation of $55,415.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $55,013 $47,181 - $62,914
Bonus $402 $348 - $613
Total Pay $55,415 $47,529 - $63,528
* 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 Tuscaloosa, AL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Birmingham, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,523 - $63,371 COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Columbus, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,931 - $57,247 COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,156 - $60,215 COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Meridian, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,633 - $59,517 COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,567 - $62,097 COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Tupelo, MS AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,478 - $56,643 COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
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About Tuscaloosa, Alabama    Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). L....More

Tuscaloosa, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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