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Auto Mechanic Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$21.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,124/year ($3,010/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,600 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,310 Auto Mechanic jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $44,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,124 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $44,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,119 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,378 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,539 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,124 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,010 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Arkansas?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Arkansas is $44,160 per year ($21.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,760 and $57,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $44,160, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $36,124 per year ($3,010 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 7,310 Auto Mechanic jobs in Arkansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arkansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arkansas.