how much does the average mechanic make/hr
The BLS reports that the average hourly wage for automotive and service technicians and auto mechanics was $19.22 in May 2014. The median hourly wage was $17.84. Wages for the middle 50% were between $13.11 and $23.93 per hour. The lowest-paid hourly workers earned $10.00 or less per hour, while the highest-paid auto mechanics made $29.94 or more hourly. Weekly earnings depend on the amount of work completed.