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Auto Mechanic Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$26.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,209/year ($3,684/month) for a single filer
Auto Mechanic pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,270 Auto Mechanic jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 49-3023, “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Auto Mechanic salary of $54,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,209 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $54,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,342 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,158 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,641 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,209 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,684 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Wisconsin?
- The median Auto Mechanic salary in Wisconsin is $54,350 per year ($26.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,550 and $69,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $54,350, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $44,209 per year ($3,684 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 12,270 Auto Mechanic jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.