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Auto Mechanic Salary in Utah (2026)
$22.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,503/year ($3,125/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,350 Auto Mechanic jobs in Utah (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $46,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,503 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $46,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,408 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,563 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,096 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,503 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,125 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Utah?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Utah is $46,570 per year ($22.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,140 and $62,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Utah?
- On the median salary of $46,570, a single filer in Utah takes home about $37,503 per year ($3,125 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 9,350 Auto Mechanic jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.