Auto Mechanic Salary in Pennsylvania

Auto Mechanics in Pennsylvania have a median annual salary of $49,800, which works out to about $23.94 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $40,010 to $62,780, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

49-3023 · Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Auto Mechanic pay in Pennsylvania at a glance

Median annual salary

$49,800

Median hourly wage

$23.94/hr

Average annual salary

$54,340

Average hourly wage

$26.13/hr

25th percentile

$40,010

75th percentile

$62,780

10th percentile

$35,600

90th percentile

$77,630

People employed

29,400

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$35,600
25th percentile
$40,010
Median percentile
$49,800
75th percentile
$62,780
90th percentile
$77,630

Pennsylvania vs U.S. salary

The median salary for auto mechanic roles in Pennsylvania is about 1.6% below the U.S. median of $50,620 for the same occupation.

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How much does a auto mechanic make in Pennsylvania?

Half of auto mechanic roles in Pennsylvania report earning more than $49,800 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $54,340 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 $40,010 and a quarter are above $62,780, 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.