Mechanic salary

Mechanic earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level mechanic earnings begin at:

$38.46 per hour

$80,000 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level mechanic earnings begin at:

$28.85 per hour

$60,000 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level mechanic earnings begin at:

$18.27 per hour

$38,000 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level mechanic earnings begin at:

$11.54 per hour

$24,000 per year

10th percentile

Starting level mechanic earnings begin at:

$0.05 per hour

$100 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

How do mechanic salaries compare to similar careers?

Mechanics earn 9% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than avionics technicians but more than farm equipment mechanics.

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)