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Auto Mechanic Salary in Virginia (2026)
$28.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,201/year ($3,933/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,880 Auto Mechanic jobs in Virginia (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $59,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,201 — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
| Gross (median) | $59,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,940 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,539 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,651 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,201 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,933 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Virginia?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Virginia is $59,330 per year ($28.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,080 and $76,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $59,330, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $47,201 per year ($3,933 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.4%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 17,880 Auto Mechanic jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.