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

Auto Mechanic Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$68,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.01/hr
▲ 36% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
310
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$62,474 #2 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in District of Columbia, explained

Auto mechanics in District of Columbia earn a median of $68,660 per year ($33.01 per hour), which is 36% above the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $46,230, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $89,960. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $68,660 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $68,660 is worth about $62,474 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #2 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,230
$22.23/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$68,660
$33.01/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$89,960
$43.25/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $68,660 $62,474
Virginia $59,330 $58,682 +$9,330
Maryland $57,520 $54,802 +$11,140

Auto Mechanic in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in District of Columbia?

Auto mechanics in District of Columbia earn a median of $68,660 per year ($33.01 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay auto mechanics well?

At $68,660, District of Columbia pays 36% above the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 310 work in the state.

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