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Auto Mechanic Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$46,570/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.39/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
9,350
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$47,105 #48 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Utah, explained

Auto mechanics in Utah earn a median of $46,570 per year ($22.39 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $30,460, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $77,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $46,570 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $46,570 is worth about $47,105 in national buying power — ranking Utah #48 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$30,460
$14.64/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,570
$22.39/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,320
$37.17/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $46,570 $47,105 —
Colorado $61,280 $59,465 −$14,710
Wyoming $51,330 $55,378 −$4,760
Arizona $49,570 $49,237 −$3,000
Idaho $48,420 $50,705 −$1,850
Nevada $48,290 $48,300 −$1,720
New Mexico $47,300 $51,295 −$730

Auto Mechanic in Utah: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Utah?

Auto mechanics in Utah earn a median of $46,570 per year ($22.39 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Utah pay auto mechanics well?

At $46,570, Utah pays 8% below the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 9,350 work in the state.

Auto Mechanic salary in other states

District of Columbia · $68,660 California · $64,980 Colorado · $61,280 Alaska · $60,840 Massachusetts · $60,760 Connecticut · $60,220 Virginia · $59,330 New Hampshire · $59,020 Montana · $58,740 Oregon · $58,520 Delaware · $58,410 Minnesota · $58,390

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