Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Auto Mechanic jobs in Santa Ana, CA

22,330 auto mechanics employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $62,820/year median · 24% above the national median.

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The median auto mechanic salary in Santa Ana, CA is $62,820/year, with a typical range of $46,160 to $76,240 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Median salary$62,820/yearBLS
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Auto Mechanic pay in Santa Ana, CA

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

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $46,160 $62,820 $76,240
25th$46,160 Median$62,820 75th$76,240 vs US24% above the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (SOC 49-3023, Auto Mechanic). Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Auto Mechanic salary guide →

What is a Auto Mechanic salary in Santa Ana?

The median auto mechanic salary in Santa Ana, CA is $62,820/year, with a typical range of $46,160 to $76,240 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 22,330 auto mechanics employed in the Santa Ana metro area. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Auto Mechanic pay bands in Santa Ana 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.

Lead Auto Mechanic

Typical lead band in Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$57,166–$69,102
Common on
iCIMS

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$55,281–$72,494
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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$52,454–$71,363
Common on
Lever

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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$56,223–$73,625
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 Santa Ana
Example (illustrative)
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Typical pay range
$52,454–$72,494
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 — Santa Ana Metro

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

  1. Entry Auto Mechanic0–2 yrs$45,230
  2. Mid Auto Mechanic2–5 yrs$59,679
  3. Senior Auto Mechanic5–8 yrs$75,384
  4. Staff Auto Mechanic8–12 yrs$91,089
  5. Lead Auto Mechanic12+ yrs$106,794

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

Employers in the Auto Mechanic hiring market in Santa Ana

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

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 Santa Ana post Auto Mechanic jobs

Employers in the Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, CA — Common Questions

How much does an Auto Mechanic earn in Santa Ana, CA?
Median $62,820/year. 25th–75th percentile runs $46,160–$76,240. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Santa Ana is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in Santa Ana?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 22,330 Auto Mechanic roles employed in the Santa Ana metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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