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Auto Mechanic Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$23.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,665/year ($3,389/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 29,400 Auto Mechanic jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $49,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,665 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $49,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,796 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,810 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,529 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,665 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,389 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Pennsylvania is $49,800 per year ($23.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,010 and $62,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $49,800, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $40,665 per year ($3,389 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 29,400 Auto Mechanic jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.