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Auto Mechanic Salary in Texas (2026)
$23.23 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,997/year ($3,416/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 69,750 Auto Mechanic jobs in Texas (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $48,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $40,997 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,617 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,696 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,997 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,416 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Texas?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Texas is $48,310 per year ($23.23 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,650 and $62,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Texas?
- On the median salary of $48,310, a single filer in Texas takes home about $40,997 per year ($3,416 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 69,750 Auto Mechanic jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.