Car Mechanic Salary in Wilmington, NC

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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Car Mechanic in Wilmington, NC is $53,780. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,123 to $61,504, with most professionals earning between $39,152 and $68,537.

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Average Salary Range for Car Mechanic in Wilmington, NC

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 Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Car Mechanic ranges from $46,123 to $61,504 with the average base salary of $53,780. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,464 to $62,104 with the average total cash compensation of $54,173.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $53,780 $46,123 - $61,504
Bonus $393 $340 - $600
Total Pay $54,173 $46,464 - $62,104
* 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 Wilmington, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,028 - $61,377 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Myrtle Beach, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,532 - $60,715 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Fayetteville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,204 - $61,612 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Greenville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,727 - $64,976 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,388 - $60,524 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,727 - $64,976 COMPARE TO Wilmington, NC
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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

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

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