How much does a Vehicle Mechanic make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Vehicle Mechanic in Sacramento, CA is $55,359. While Salary.com is seeing that Vehicle Mechanic salary in Sacramento, CA can go up to $68,836 or down to $41,368, but most earn between $48,036 and $62,413. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Vehicle Mechanic in the United States.

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$48,036 to $62,413
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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 Vehicle Mechanic in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Vehicle Mechanic in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Vehicle Mechanic ranges from $48,036 to $62,413 with the average base salary of $55,359. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,188 to $62,878 with the average total cash compensation of $55,425.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $55,359 $48,036 - $62,413
Bonus $66 $153 - $465
Total Pay $55,425 $48,188 - $62,878
* 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 Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,049 - $62,431 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,996 - $62,361 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,489 - $61,703 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,849 - $64,769 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,152 - $66,462 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,429 - $65,524 COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
See salaries for Vehicle Mechanic in locations close to Sacramento, CA. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic LOCATION Sacramento, CA MINIMUM SALARY $54,020 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,029
JOB TITLE Light Vehicle Mechanic LOCATION Sacramento, CA MINIMUM SALARY $45,180 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,898
JOB TITLE Assembly Mechanic/Powered Industrial Vehicle Driver LOCATION Sacramento, CA MINIMUM SALARY $30,460 MAXIMUM SALARY $45,114
JOB TITLE Mechanic LOCATION Sacramento, CA MINIMUM SALARY $51,134 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,526
JOB TITLE Mechanic A LOCATION Sacramento, CA MINIMUM SALARY $51,134 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,526
JOB TITLE Vehicle Carwasher LOCATION Sacramento, CA MINIMUM SALARY $23,902 MAXIMUM SALARY $35,202
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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

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