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Auto Mechanic Salary in Missouri (2026)
$23.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,307/year ($3,359/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,210 Auto Mechanic jobs in Missouri (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $49,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,307 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $49,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,719 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,761 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$1,373 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,307 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,359 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Missouri?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Missouri is $49,160 per year ($23.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,420 and $63,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $49,160, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $40,307 per year ($3,359 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 17,210 Auto Mechanic jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.