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Auto Mechanic Salary in Washington (2026)
$27.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,196/year ($4,016/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $95,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,930 Auto Mechanic jobs in Washington (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $57,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $48,196 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $57,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,692 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,381 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,196 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,016 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Washington?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Washington is $57,270 per year ($27.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,740 and $76,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Washington?
- On the median salary of $57,270, a single filer in Washington takes home about $48,196 per year ($4,016 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 12,930 Auto Mechanic jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.