Live In Auto Mechanic

Live In Auto Mechanic Salary

$25.5K

$51.5K

$84.5K

$54,347

/year

$26.13

/hour

Live In Auto Mechanic Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$54,347

Columbus

Ohio

$52,494

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    How much does a Live In Auto Mechanic make?

    As of Jul 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Live In Auto Mechanic in the United States is $54,347 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.13 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,045/week or $4,528/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $84,500 and as low as $25,500, the majority of Live In Auto Mechanic salaries currently range between $43,500 (25th percentile) to $61,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $74,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Live In Auto Mechanic varies greatly (by as much as 18000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Live In Auto Mechanic in your area makes on average $52,494 per year, or $1,853 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $54,347. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Live In Auto Mechanic salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Live In Auto Mechanic jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Live In Auto Mechanic on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Live In Auto Mechanic Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Live In Auto Mechanic job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Gillette, WY, close behind in the second and third positions. Gillette, WY, beats the national average by $11,901 (21.9%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $13,357 (24.6%) above the $54,347 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Live In Auto Mechanic appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Barrow, AK, and Kupolo, HI, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Live In Auto Mechanic role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $67,704

    $32.55

    Berkeley, CA

    $66,545

    $31.99

    Gillette, WY

    $66,248

    $31.85

    Irvine, CA

    $65,731

    $31.60

    Glendale, CA

    $65,682

    $31.58

    Sitka, AK

    $65,471

    $31.48

    South San Francisco, CA

    $65,309

    $31.40

    Santa Clara, CA

    $64,230

    $30.88

    San Francisco, CA

    $64,030

    $30.78

    Kupolo, HI

    $63,792

    $30.67

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Live In Auto Mechanic Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Live In Auto Mechanic category.

    For example Lead Diesel Mechanic jobs pay as much as $8,250 (15.2%) more than the average Live In Auto Mechanic salary of $54,347. If you're qualified, finding work as a Lead Diesel Mechanic may help you make more money than that of the average Live In Auto Mechanic position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Lead Diesel Mechanic

    $62,597

    $30.09

    Automotive Mechanic Technician

    $57,813

    $27.79

    Oilfield Mechanic

    $53,013

    $25.49

    Motorbike Mechanic

    $51,613

    $24.81

    Tire Mechanic

    $35,125

    $16.89

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    Infographic detailing Live In Auto Mechanic salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $54,347 per year or $26.13 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.