Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Auto Mechanic jobs in San Francisco, CA

7,270 auto mechanics employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $76,030/year median · 50% above the national median.

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The median auto mechanic salary in San Francisco, CA is $76,030/year, with a typical range of $54,950 to $91,340 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Auto Mechanic pay in San Francisco, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $54,950 $76,030 $91,340
25th$54,950 Median$76,030 75th$91,340 vs US50% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area (SOC 49-3023, Auto Mechanic). Full Auto Mechanic salary guide →

What is a Auto Mechanic salary in San Francisco?

The median auto mechanic salary in San Francisco, CA is $76,030/year, with a typical range of $54,950 to $91,340 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 7,270 auto mechanics employed in the San Francisco metro area.

Auto Mechanic pay bands in San Francisco 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.

Staff Auto Mechanic

Typical staff band in San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$69,187–$93,212
Common on
Greenhouse

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 San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$63,485–$93,212
Common on
Workday

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 San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$70,327–$87,738
Common on
Greenhouse

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 San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$68,046–$89,107
Common on
Ashby

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

Staff Auto Mechanic

Typical staff band in San Francisco
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Francisco, CA
Typical pay range
$70,327–$93,212
Common on
Lever

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

Auto Mechanic Career Ladder — San Francisco Metro

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

  1. Entry Auto Mechanic0–2 yrs$54,741
  2. Mid Auto Mechanic2–5 yrs$72,228
  3. Senior Auto Mechanic5–8 yrs$91,236
  4. Staff Auto Mechanic8–12 yrs$110,243
  5. Lead Auto Mechanic12+ yrs$129,251

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

Employers in the Auto Mechanic hiring market in San Francisco

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

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 San Francisco post Auto Mechanic jobs

Employers in the San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA — Common Questions

How much does an Auto Mechanic earn in San Francisco, CA?
Median $76,030/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $54,950–$91,340. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in San Francisco?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 7,270 Auto Mechanic roles employed in the San Francisco metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Francisco 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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