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

Auto Mechanic Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$49,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.73/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
16,480
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$52,888 #27 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Indiana, explained

Auto mechanics in Indiana earn a median of $49,360 per year ($23.73 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $35,800, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $78,580. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $49,360 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $49,360 is worth about $52,888 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #27 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,800
$17.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,360
$23.73/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,580
$37.78/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $49,360 $52,888
Michigan $54,120 $56,248 −$4,760
Illinois $49,170 $49,191 +$190
Ohio $48,710 $52,504 +$650
Kentucky $44,890 $49,790 +$4,470

Auto Mechanic in Indiana: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Indiana?

Auto mechanics in Indiana earn a median of $49,360 per year ($23.73 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Indiana pay auto mechanics well?

At $49,360, Indiana pays 2% below the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 16,480 work in the state.

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