How much does a Mechanic make?
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$52,779
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Mechanic is $52,779 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $49,703 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,076 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Mechanic?
| Job Title | Salary |
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| Mechanic | $52,779 /yr |
| Senior Mechanic | $69,722 /yr |
| Mechanic IV | $62,260 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Mechanic
Some related job titles are Aircraft Mechanic Salaries with median pay of $55,659, Automotive Mechanic Salaries with median pay of $63,821, Auto Mechanic Salaries with median pay of $46,153, Diesel Mechanic Salaries with median pay of $57,335.
Top Paying Companies
For a Mechanic in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Mechanic in United States. Employers include Meta, SLB and Find A Wrench.
Top Paying Companies
For Mechanic in United States
| 1 | Meta | $97,972 | |
| 2 | SLB | $74,896 | |
| 3 | Find A Wrench | $71,205 | |
| 4 | DCP Midstream LP | $70,418 | |
| 5 | Bird | $68,599 | |
| 6 | Genentech | $67,203 | |
| 7 | Pacific Gas and Electric | $66,608 | |
| 8 | Enbridge | $66,157 | |
| 9 | Altria | $65,689 | |
| 10 | EnLink Midstream | $65,631 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Mechanic in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Mechanic in United States are Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $67,203, Information Technology with a median total pay of $60,633, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $58,583, Financial Services with a median total pay of $58,317, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $57,599.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Skilled labor jobs like manufacturing, construction and warehousing are in high demand. Warehousing and logistics jobs are projected to grow rapidly with the growth of e-commerce and often pay higher salaries than other jobs that don't require a college degree. While a college degree is not generally required, training in new skills or earning certifications and licenses can be a way to earn a higher salary. While job opportunities are projected to grow, automation remains a risk to the long-term job outlook.
A Mechanic salary range in US can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Mechanic in US can expect to see an entry level salary range of $32,888 to $76,011 per year, based on 15,162 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Mechanic in US can make a salary range of $32,542 to $88,114 with at least 5 years of experience, based on 24 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in US where a Mechanic gets the highest compensation are American Medical Response Ambulance Service, Inc., Pacific Architects & Engineers, Inc. and Amentum. Bigger companies typically pay 60.05% less than smaller companies for a Mechanic.
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Mechanic pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Mechanic is $49,703 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Mechanic salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 10005 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Mechanic employees.
The highest salary for a Mechanic in United States is $66,740 per year.
The lowest salary for a Mechanic in United States is $37,015 per year.
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