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Auto Mechanic Salary in Maryland (2026)
$27.66 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,877/year ($3,823/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,230 Auto Mechanic jobs in Maryland (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $57,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,877 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $57,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,722 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,400 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,521 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,877 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,823 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Maryland?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Maryland is $57,520 per year ($27.66 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,500 and $76,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $57,520, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $45,877 per year ($3,823 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 14,230 Auto Mechanic jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.