2023 Data

Automotive Mechanic Salary in Seattle, WA

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$59,072

23.7% vs national

Hourly Rate

$28.40

/hour

Jobs in Area

1,016

employed

Salary Range$37,230 - $85,454
10th %Median90th %

Automotive Mechanic Salary Range in Seattle, WA

Annual Salary Range

$59k

$37k

10th percentile

$49k

25th

$72k

75th

$85k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$37,230$17.90
25th Percentile$49,303$23.70
Median (50th Percentile)$59,072$28.40
75th Percentile$71,638$34.44
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$85,454$41.08
Average (Mean)$65,000$31.25

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Automotive Mechanic salary in Seattle, WA is $59,072 per year or $28.40 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Seattle, WA Compares

vs National Average

$47,770

+23.7%

vs Washington Average

$46,406

+27.3%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$39,487

-33.2%

Cost of living in Seattle, WA is 49.6% above the national average.

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