First Transit mechanic salary

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Average First Transit mechanic salary

$49,236yearly

$22.67 hourly rate

Entry-level First Transit mechanic salary

$36,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does First Transit pay mechanics?

The average salary for First Transit mechanics is $49,236 per year. First Transit mechanic salaries range between $36,000 to $66,000 per year. First Transit mechanics earn 4% more than the national average salary for mechanics of $47,149.

Location impacts how much a mechanic at First Transit can expect to make. Mechanics at First Transit make the most in Lakewood, WA, East Hartford, CT, and Newark, NJ.

How much does First Transit pay mechanics by location?

First Transit pays mechanics the most in Lakewood, WA, East Hartford, CT, and Newark, NJ. Additionally, cities like Berlin and Ketchikan also report highly competitive salaries for mechanics at First Transit.

Mechanic First Transit salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Lakewood, WA	$68,720	$33.04
2	East Hartford, CT	$64,757	$31.13
3	Newark, NJ	$63,997	$30.77
4	Berlin, VT	$62,419	$30.01
5	Ketchikan, AK	$62,162	$29.89
6	Portland, OR	$61,904	$29.76
7	Rochester, NY	$59,427	$28.57
8	Fargo, ND	$59,376	$28.55
9	Washington, DC	$57,780	$27.78
10	Fitchburg, MA	$57,609	$27.70

Highest-paid First Transit mechanics by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Mobile Home Mechanic	$99,067	$48	-
2	Track Mechanic	$90,450	$43	-
3	Automatic Pilot Mechanic	$86,190	$41	-
4	Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor	$82,035	$39	-
5	Test Engine Mechanic	$73,717	$35	-
6	Systems Mechanic	$72,889	$35	-
7	Dental Mechanic	$72,364	$35	-
8	Model Engine Mechanic	$72,281	$35	-
9	Elevator Mechanic	$72,103	$35	-
10	Development Mechanic	$70,800	$34	-

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Recent salaries for mechanics at first transit

Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Mechanic III	Rochester, NH	06/29/2025	$68,871
Mechanic III	Berlin, VT	06/29/2025	$62,610
Mechanic	Plymouth, MN	06/29/2025	$54,262
Mechanic	Helena, MT	06/29/2025	$62,610
Mechanic	Phoenix, AZ	06/29/2025	$49,629

Mechanic salary at First Transit competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Lyft	$58,548	$28	-
2	VIA Metropolitan Transit	$51,993	$25	-
3	Trailways	$50,438	$24	-
4	Mass Transportation Authority	$49,928	$24	-
5	Intercity Transit	$49,680	$24	-
6	Jefferson Lines	$49,644	$24	-
7	Peter Pan Bus Lines	$49,474	$24	-
8	First Student	$49,343	$24	81
9	MV Transportation	$49,222	$24	32
10	Tulsa Transit	$48,843	$23	1
11	DATTCO	$48,265	$23	26
12	San Joaquin Regional Transit District	$48,069	$23	-
13	Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada	$47,879	$23	-
14	Pace Suburban Bus	$47,721	$23	-
15	International Limousine Service	$45,676	$22	-
16	Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce	$45,672	$22	-

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