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

Auto Mechanic Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$54,350/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.13/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
12,270
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,761 #11 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Wisconsin, explained

Auto mechanics in Wisconsin earn a median of $54,350 per year ($26.13 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $36,590, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $78,140. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $54,350 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $54,350 is worth about $57,761 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #11 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,590
$17.59/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$54,350
$26.13/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,140
$37.57/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $54,350 $57,761
Minnesota $58,390 $59,206 −$4,040
Michigan $54,120 $56,248 +$230
Iowa $50,510 $57,553 +$3,840
Illinois $49,170 $49,191 +$5,180

Auto Mechanic in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Wisconsin?

Auto mechanics in Wisconsin earn a median of $54,350 per year ($26.13 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay auto mechanics well?

At $54,350, Wisconsin pays 7% above the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 12,270 work in the state.

Auto Mechanic salary in other states

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