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Auto Mechanic Salary in Georgia (2026)

$49,060 /year median

$23.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,676/year ($3,306/month) for a single filer

Auto Mechanic pay range in Georgia

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
10th percentile (entry) $33,580 Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile $37,740 A quarter earn less
Median (50th) $49,060 Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile $65,530 Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top) $84,360 Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 22,070 Auto Mechanic jobs in Georgia (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).

Gross vs. take-home in Georgia

A median Auto Mechanic salary of $49,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,676 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.

Gross (median)$49,060
Federal income tax−$3,707
Social Security + Medicare−$3,753
Georgia state income tax−$1,923
Take-home (annual)$39,676
Take-home (monthly)$3,306

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Georgia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Georgia?
The median Auto Mechanic salary in Georgia is $49,060 per year ($23.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,740 and $65,530.
What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Georgia?
On the median salary of $49,060, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $39,676 per year ($3,306 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Georgia?
BLS counts 22,070 Auto Mechanic jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.