Auto mechanic salary in New Hampshire

Auto mechanics in New Hampshire earn a median $59,020 a year. That's 17% above the national median, ranking New Hampshire #7 of 50 states.

Median pay
$59,020
Median hourly
$28.38
Typical range
$38,310–$82,250
Jobs
4,840

Pay range

Annual pay percentiles for auto mechanics in New Hampshire
PercentileAnnual payU.S.
10th (entry level)$38,310$34,660
25th$46,600$38,900
Median$59,020$50,620
75th$73,010$70,430
90th (top earners)$82,250$81,790

Compare other states

  1. –District of Columbia$68,660
  2. 1California$64,980
  3. 2Colorado$61,280
  4. 3Alaska$60,840
  5. 4Massachusetts$60,760
  6. 5Connecticut$60,220
  7. 6Virginia$59,330
  8. 7New Hampshire$59,020
  9. 8Montana$58,740
  10. 9Oregon$58,520
  11. 10Delaware$58,410
  12. 11Minnesota$58,390
  13. 12Maryland$57,520
  14. 13North Dakota$57,360
  15. 14Washington$57,270
  16. 15New Jersey$56,610
  17. 16Wisconsin$54,350
  18. 17Michigan$54,120
  19. 18New York$54,120
  20. 19Hawaii$52,160
  21. 20Maine$52,040
  22. 21Rhode Island$51,770
  23. 22Vermont$51,630
  24. 23Wyoming$51,330
  25. 24South Dakota$51,160
  26. 25Nebraska$50,560
  27. 26Iowa$50,510
  28. 27Tennessee$50,290
  29. 28Pennsylvania$49,800
  30. 29Arizona$49,570
  31. 30Indiana$49,360
  32. 31Illinois$49,170
  33. 32Missouri$49,160
  34. 33Georgia$49,060
  35. 34Ohio$48,710
  36. 35Idaho$48,420
  37. 36Texas$48,310
  38. 37Nevada$48,290
  39. 38Florida$48,260
  40. 39North Carolina$48,200
  41. 40South Carolina$48,100
  42. 41Kansas$47,790
  43. 42New Mexico$47,300
  44. 43Utah$46,570
  45. 44Oklahoma$46,560
  46. 45Louisiana$46,400
  47. 46Alabama$45,640
  48. 47Kentucky$44,890
  49. 48Arkansas$44,160
  50. 49Mississippi$37,820
  51. 50West Virginia$37,660
  52. –Puerto Rico$22,680

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Frequently asked questions

How much do auto mechanics make in New Hampshire?

The median pay for auto mechanics in New Hampshire is $59,020 a year ($28.38 an hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,310, and the top 10% earn over $82,250.

Is New Hampshire a good state for auto mechanics?

New Hampshire ranks #7 of 50 states for median auto mechanic pay, 17% above the national median of $50,620. Living costs vary a lot by state, so compare pay with local housing costs.

How can an auto mechanic earn more?

Pay rises with experience, certifications, specialized skills, overtime and willingness to travel. Union jobs and employers in high-cost metro areas often pay more. Our guide on how to become an auto mechanic covers the certifications that matter most.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, SOC 49-3023). Figures exclude self-employed workers.