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Auto Mechanic Salary in California (2026)
$31.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,252/year ($4,354/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,580 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 65,420 Auto Mechanic jobs in California (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $64,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,252 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $64,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,618 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,971 |
| California state income tax | −$2,139 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,252 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,354 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in California?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in California is $64,980 per year ($31.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,580 and $77,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in California?
- On the median salary of $64,980, a single filer in California takes home about $52,252 per year ($4,354 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 65,420 Auto Mechanic jobs in California 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 California 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 California.