Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Auto Mechanic jobs in Jersey City, NJ

28,420 auto mechanics employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $57,760/year median · 14% above the national median.

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The median auto mechanic salary in Jersey City, NJ is $57,760/year, with a typical range of $46,040 to $77,770 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$57,760/yearBLS
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Auto Mechanic pay in Jersey City, NJ

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Jersey City metro. Half of Auto Mechanics earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $46,040 $57,760 $77,770
25th$46,040 Median$57,760 75th$77,770 vs US14% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (SOC 49-3023, Auto Mechanic). Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Auto Mechanic salary guide →

What is a Auto Mechanic salary in Jersey City?

The median auto mechanic salary in Jersey City, NJ is $57,760/year, with a typical range of $46,040 to $77,770 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 28,420 auto mechanics employed in the Jersey City metro area. Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Auto Mechanic pay bands in Jersey City by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Auto Mechanic

Typical mid level band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$55,160–$65,615
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Auto Mechanic

Typical senior band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$51,695–$72,893
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Auto Mechanic

Typical mid level band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$51,695–$72,893
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Auto Mechanic

Typical mid level band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$47,363–$65,615
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Auto Mechanic

Typical entry level band in Jersey City
Example (illustrative)
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Typical pay range
$52,561–$65,615
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Auto Mechanic Career Ladder — Jersey City Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Jersey City’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Auto Mechanic0–2 yrs$41,587
  2. Mid Auto Mechanic2–5 yrs$54,872
  3. Senior Auto Mechanic5–8 yrs$69,312
  4. Staff Auto Mechanic8–12 yrs$83,752
  5. Lead Auto Mechanic12+ yrs$98,192

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 49-3023, Auto Mechanic).

Employers in the Auto Mechanic hiring market in Jersey City

  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises
  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Jersey City post Auto Mechanic jobs

Employers in the Jersey City metro typically post Auto Mechanic roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Auto Mechanic in Jersey City, NJ — Common Questions

How much does an Auto Mechanic earn in Jersey City, NJ?
Median $57,760/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $46,040–$77,770. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Jersey City is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Jersey City?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 28,420 Auto Mechanic roles employed in the Jersey City metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Jersey City employers use for Auto Mechanic?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Auto Mechanic jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Auto Mechanic openings in Jersey City and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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