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Auto Mechanic Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$54,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.02/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
22,280
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$56,248 #17 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Michigan, explained

Auto mechanics in Michigan earn a median of $54,120 per year ($26.02 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $36,110, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $79,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $54,120 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $54,120 is worth about $56,248 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #17 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,110
$17.36/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$54,120
$26.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,060
$38.01/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $54,120 $56,248
Wisconsin $54,350 $57,761 −$230
Indiana $49,360 $52,888 +$4,760
Ohio $48,710 $52,504 +$5,410

Auto Mechanic in Michigan: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Michigan?

Auto mechanics in Michigan earn a median of $54,120 per year ($26.02 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Michigan pay auto mechanics well?

At $54,120, Michigan pays 7% above the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 22,280 work in the state.

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