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Auto Mechanic Salary in Georgia (2026)
$23.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,676/year ($3,306/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 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 |
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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.