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Auto Mechanic Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$28.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,005/year ($4,000/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,220 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $74,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $79,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,960 Auto Mechanic jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $60,220 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,005 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $60,220 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,046 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,607 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,562 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,005 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Connecticut?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Connecticut is $60,220 per year ($28.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,410 and $74,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $60,220, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $48,005 per year ($4,000 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 6,960 Auto Mechanic jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.