Auto mechanic salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, California leaves the most: about $51,376 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $64,980 | $51,376 | $4,281 | 65,420 |
| Alaska | $60,840 | $51,065 | $4,255 | 1,420 |
| New Hampshire | $59,020 | $49,603 | $4,134 | 4,840 |
| Massachusetts | $60,760 | $48,003 | $4,000 | 12,710 |
| Washington | $57,270 | $47,402 | $3,950 | 12,930 |
| Virginia | $59,330 | $47,255 | $3,938 | 17,880 |
| New Jersey | $56,610 | $45,491 | $3,791 | 17,640 |
| Michigan | $54,120 | $43,616 | $3,635 | 22,280 |
| Wyoming | $51,330 | $43,424 | $3,619 | 1,560 |
| South Dakota | $51,160 | $43,287 | $3,607 | 2,010 |
| New York | $54,120 | $43,042 | $3,587 | 32,020 |
| Tennessee | $50,290 | $42,588 | $3,549 | 16,210 |
| Texas | $48,310 | $40,997 | $3,416 | 69,750 |
| Nevada | $48,290 | $40,981 | $3,415 | 7,420 |
| Florida | $48,260 | $40,957 | $3,413 | 49,930 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,800 | $40,665 | $3,389 | 29,400 |
| Ohio | $48,710 | $40,244 | $3,354 | 22,640 |
| Georgia | $49,060 | $39,900 | $3,325 | 22,070 |
| North Carolina | $48,200 | $39,453 | $3,288 | 26,510 |
| Illinois | $49,170 | $39,399 | $3,283 | 29,510 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.