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Engine mechanic salary
Average engine mechanic salary
$62,832
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Average engine mechanic salary by state
Highest paying states for engine mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $76,713 | $36.88 |
| 2 | Arizona | $79,098 | $38.03 |
| 3 | Idaho | $79,897 | $38.41 |
| 4 | Indiana | $75,849 | $36.47 |
| 5 | Maine | $80,471 | $38.69 |
| 6 | Washington | $83,906 | $40.34 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $75,549 | $36.32 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $76,017 | $36.55 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $70,574 | $33.93 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $75,535 | $36.31 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $74,939 | $36.03 |
| 12 | New York | $83,868 | $40.32 |
| 13 | Virginia | $76,693 | $36.87 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $76,483 | $36.77 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $69,869 | $33.59 |
| 16 | Texas | $70,491 | $33.89 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $69,530 | $33.43 |
| 18 | Nevada | $66,931 | $32.18 |
| 19 | Alaska | $68,402 | $32.89 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $64,408 | $30.97 |
| 21 | Montana | $64,414 | $30.97 |
| 22 | Vermont | $66,343 | $31.90 |
| 23 | Michigan | $70,738 | $34.01 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $63,148 | $30.36 |
| 25 | Alabama | $62,210 | $29.91 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $62,757 | $30.17 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $64,011 | $30.77 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $62,586 | $30.09 |
| 29 | California | $71,941 | $34.59 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $66,212 | $31.83 |
| 31 | Delaware | $64,368 | $30.95 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $60,027 | $28.86 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $66,364 | $31.91 |
| 34 | Georgia | $64,006 | $30.77 |
| 35 | Ohio | $63,035 | $30.31 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $59,571 | $28.64 |
| 37 | Connecticut | $65,991 | $31.73 |
| 38 | Utah | $60,971 | $29.31 |
| 39 | Iowa | $58,343 | $28.05 |
| 40 | Maryland | $63,891 | $30.72 |
| 41 | Massachusetts | $66,339 | $31.89 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $59,193 | $28.46 |
| 43 | Oregon | $64,359 | $30.94 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $61,370 | $29.50 |
| 45 | Colorado | $59,855 | $28.78 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $63,768 | $30.66 |
| 47 | Kansas | $58,450 | $28.10 |
| 48 | Florida | $55,892 | $26.87 |
| 49 | Missouri | $59,214 | $28.47 |
| 50 | New Jersey | $60,888 | $29.27 |
| 51 | Illinois | $58,473 | $28.11 |
Engine mechanic salary details
An engine mechanic's salary ranges from $47,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $82,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an engine mechanic's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $82,000 | $6,833 | $39 |
| 75th Percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $35 |
| Average | $62,832 | $5,236 | $30 |
| 25th Percentile | $54,000 | $4,500 | $26 |
| 10th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
Highest paying engine mechanic jobs
The highest paying types of engine mechanics are aircraft mechanic, engine repairer, service, and mobility scooter repairer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $60,496 | $5,041 | $29.08 | 35,667 |
| Mechanic | $47,149 | $3,929 | $22.67 | 100,534 |
| Lead Mechanic | $54,471 | $4,539 | $26.19 | 86,668 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $49,842 | $4,154 | $23.96 | 85,684 |
| Small Engine Mechanic | $44,668 | $3,722 | $21.47 | 35,857 |
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Engine mechanic salary trends
The average engine mechanic salary has risen by $12,272 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average engine mechanic earned $50,560 annually, but today, they earn $62,832 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for engine mechanics over the last decade.
Compare engine mechanic salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average engine mechanic salary over time
Compare engine mechanic salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Engine mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,800 | $30.21 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $60,400 | $29.06 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $59,300 | $28.49 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $57,500 | $27.66 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $56,500 | $27.15 | +3.0% |
Recently added engine mechanic salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | Engine Mechanic | San Diego, CA | 06/27/2025 | $48,001 |
| Solar Turbines Incorporated | Engine Mechanic | San Diego, CA | 06/24/2025 | $48,001 |
| Chromalloy Gas Turbine | MRO Engine-Engine Mechanic II 2Nd Shift | San Diego, CA | 06/06/2025 | $58,540 |
| State of Oklahoma | Automotive/Engine Mechanic | Cole, OK | 06/02/2025 | $51,361 |
| U-Haul | Automotive Engine Mechanic | Placentia, CA | 04/28/2025 | $45,914 |
| Phillips 66 | Pump and Engine Mechanic, Borger Refinery | Borger, TX | 03/28/2025 | $80,329 |
| U-Haul | Automotive Engine Mechanic | Placentia, CA | 03/28/2025 | $45,914 |
| Caterpillar | Engine Mechanic | San Diego, CA | 03/24/2025 | $48,001 |
| Aerotek | Engine Mechanic | Wichita, KS | 03/21/2025 | $66,784 |
| Solar Turbines Incorporated | Engine Mechanic | San Diego, CA | 03/21/2025 | $48,001 |
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