Auto Mechanic Salary in Connecticut

Auto Mechanics in Connecticut have a median annual salary of $60,220, which works out to about $28.95 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $45,410 to $74,500, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Auto Mechanic pay in Connecticut at a glance

Median annual salary

$60,220

Median hourly wage

$28.95/hr

Average annual salary

$60,160

Average hourly wage

$28.92/hr

25th percentile

$45,410

75th percentile

$74,500

10th percentile

$38,430

90th percentile

$79,930

People employed

6,960

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid auto mechanic roles in Connecticut.

10th percentile
$38,430
25th percentile
$45,410
Median percentile
$60,220
75th percentile
$74,500
90th percentile
$79,930

Connecticut vs U.S. salary

The median salary for auto mechanic roles in Connecticut is about 19.0% above the U.S. median of $50,620 for the same occupation.

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How much does a auto mechanic make in Connecticut?

Half of auto mechanic roles in Connecticut report earning more than $60,220 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $60,160 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $45,410 and a quarter are above $74,500, so most auto mechanic pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect auto mechanic pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.