verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Auto Mechanic Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$61,280/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.46/hr
▲ 21% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
12,300
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,465 #4 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Colorado, explained

Auto mechanics in Colorado earn a median of $61,280 per year ($29.46 per hour), which is 21% above the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $39,550, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $93,830. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $61,280 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $61,280 is worth about $59,465 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #4 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,550
$19.01/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,280
$29.46/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$93,830
$45.11/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $61,280 $59,465
Wyoming $51,330 $55,378 +$9,950
Nebraska $50,560 $56,114 +$10,720
Kansas $47,790 $53,060 +$13,490
New Mexico $47,300 $51,295 +$13,980
Utah $46,570 $47,105 +$14,710
Oklahoma $46,560 $53,004 +$14,720

Auto Mechanic in Colorado: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Colorado?

Auto mechanics in Colorado earn a median of $61,280 per year ($29.46 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Colorado pay auto mechanics well?

At $61,280, Colorado pays 21% above the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 12,300 work in the state.

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