average pay for an auto mechanic
Average Auto Mechanic Pay vs. Other Best Jobs. The average auto mechanic makes $39,450 per year, which is slightly higher than what many social services workers earn. For instance, landscapers and groundskeepers rake in $26,300 annually. With yearly earnings of $37,710, maintenance and repair workers also make less than auto techs. Fabricators and security guards also earn less, with annual salaries of $37,840 and $27,550, respectively. Patrol officers, however, outearn mechanics, claiming an average salary of $58,720 in 2013.