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Auto Mechanic Salary in Colorado (2026)
$29.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,431/year ($4,119/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,300 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,300 Auto Mechanic jobs in Colorado (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $61,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,431 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $61,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,174 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,688 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,988 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,431 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,119 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Colorado?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Colorado is $61,280 per year ($29.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,170 and $78,300.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $61,280, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $49,431 per year ($4,119 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 12,300 Auto Mechanic jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.