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US Department of Defense Mechanic salary in the United States

Average salary
$35,500/yr
Based on 4,748 income tax records
$19,500
$73,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$27K
 
$41K
 
$53K
 
$56K
 
$56K
$19,500
$73,000
How much do Mechanics make?
The average total salary for a US Department of Defense Mechanic is $35,500 per year. This is based on data from 4,748 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Mechanic and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Mechanic salary can vary between $19,500 to $73,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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US Department of Defense Mechanic salary by location

US Department of Defense Mechanic demographics

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59% are single
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41% are married
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32% have kids
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31% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for US Department of Defense Mechanics

4,748 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a mechanic in the United States is $35,500 per year. Mechanic salaries in the United States can vary between $19,500 to $73,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 4,748 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as mechanic.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for mechanics in the United States: Corpus Christi Metro Area, TX ($60,500 a year), Portland Metro Area, ME ($59,500 a year), and Pittsburgh Metro Area, PA ($57,000 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.