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Auto Mechanic Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$27.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,030/year ($3,836/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $75,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $91,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,640 Auto Mechanic jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $56,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,030 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $56,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,613 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,331 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,636 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,030 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,836 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in New Jersey?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in New Jersey is $56,610 per year ($27.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,030 and $75,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $56,610, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $46,030 per year ($3,836 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 17,640 Auto Mechanic jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.