Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Auto Mechanic jobs in Lexington, KY

1,530 auto mechanics employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $22.16/hour ($46,080/year) median · 9% below the national median.

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The median auto mechanic salary in Lexington, KY is $22.16/hour ($46,080/year), with a typical range of $36,300 to $60,650 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Auto Mechanic pay in Lexington, KY

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $36,300 $46,080 $60,650
25th$36,300 Median$46,080 75th$60,650 vs US9% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area (SOC 49-3023, Auto Mechanic). Full Auto Mechanic salary guide →

What is a Auto Mechanic salary in Lexington?

The median auto mechanic salary in Lexington, KY is $22.16/hour ($46,080/year), with a typical range of $36,300 to $60,650 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 1,530 auto mechanics employed in the Lexington metro area.

Auto Mechanic pay bands in Lexington 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 Lexington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Lexington, KY
Typical pay range
$37,785–$53,176
Common on
Ashby

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

Lead Auto Mechanic

Typical lead band in Lexington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Lexington, KY
Typical pay range
$39,168–$50,688
Common on
Ashby

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

Lead Auto Mechanic

Typical lead band in Lexington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Lexington, KY
Typical pay range
$42,624–$54,005
Common on
Workday

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 Lexington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Lexington, KY
Typical pay range
$41,241–$53,176
Common on
Workday

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

Lead Auto Mechanic

Typical lead band in Lexington
Example (illustrative)
Location
Lexington, KY
Typical pay range
$41,932–$58,152
Common on
iCIMS

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

Auto Mechanic Career Ladder — Lexington Metro

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

  1. Entry Auto Mechanic0–2 yrs$33,177
  2. Mid Auto Mechanic2–5 yrs$43,776
  3. Senior Auto Mechanic5–8 yrs$55,296
  4. Staff Auto Mechanic8–12 yrs$66,816
  5. Lead Auto Mechanic12+ yrs$78,336

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

Employers in the Auto Mechanic hiring market in Lexington

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

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 Lexington post Auto Mechanic jobs

Employers in the Lexington 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 Lexington, KY — Common Questions

How much does an Auto Mechanic earn in Lexington, KY?
Median $22.16/hour ($46,080/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $36,300–$60,650. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Lexington?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 1,530 Auto Mechanic roles employed in the Lexington metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Lexington 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.
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