How much does an Auto Mechanic make in Wyoming?

BLS reports a median annual wage of $45,860 for Auto Mechanics in Wyoming as of the latest OES release. That is the 50th-percentile figure — half earn more, half earn less. The 25th-percentile is $36,950 and the 75th-percentile is $61,230.

How many Auto Mechanics does Wyoming employ?

BLS OES counts 1,500 Auto Mechanics employed in Wyoming in the most recent release. Employment density relative to population determines whether wage tiers reflect a robust competitive market or a thinner labor pool.

Where does Wyoming rank for Auto Mechanic pay?

On nominal BLS wages alone, Wyoming ranks among the 51 states and DC by median pay. After the BEA cost-of-living adjustment the ordering changes — high-cost states fall, low-cost states rise. Both rankings are shown in the data table on this page.

What are the limits of these Auto Mechanic salary numbers?

BLS OES is an employer survey of W-2 wages — it excludes contractor pay, bonuses outside the base wage definition, equity compensation, and tip income. Self-employed practitioners and gig workers are not represented. For occupations with significant non-W-2 income, the BLS figure is a floor, not a complete picture.

Should I negotiate based on the BLS median for Wyoming?

The BLS median is a calibration anchor, not a ceiling. Use it to validate that an offer is in-band — anything well below the P25 in this state is a flag, anything above the P75 typically requires demonstrable specialty depth, niche credentials, or a high-COL metro within Wyoming.

Dealership flat-rate vs independent shop hourly pay in Wyoming?

BLS reports annual W-2 wages, which mechanically combines both pay structures. In Wyoming, dealership techs paid on flat-rate (book hours × hourly rate, regardless of clock time) can dramatically out- or underperform the BLS median depending on shop volume and skill: top dealership techs in busy Wyoming markets routinely clear 1.5-2× the BLS median, while slower shops or brand-specific dealers leave techs below median. Independent shops more commonly pay hourly or salary, producing more compressed distributions near BLS median. The BLS figure on this page is the central tendency across both models.

Tool-investment cost — does it dent realized earnings in Wyoming?

Most Wyoming dealerships and independent shops require techs to provide their own hand tools and diagnostic scanners; toolboxes commonly run $30K-$80K over a career, with new techs typically spending $5-10K in their first year. BLS captures gross W-2 income but not these out-of-pocket business expenses. Net of tool investment, a first-year tech in Wyoming effectively earns 10-20% below the BLS-reported figure for new-entrant grades. Senior techs amortize tool investment, narrowing the gap. Some dealer chains in Wyoming now offer tool-allowance benefits that materially narrow this gap.

Wyoming Automotive Mechanic Salary: BLS $46K Median, Real $50K (2026)

TL;DR

Automotive Mechanics in Wyoming earn a BLS median of $45,860, with real take-home of $50,092 after BEA RPP adjustment.
BLS percentile breakdown: P10 $33,010 · P25 $36,950 · P75 $61,230 · P90 $78,840.
Cost of living below the national index lifts real wage by $4,232 over the nominal — a take-home arbitrage that nominal-ranking tables miss.
On a real-wage basis, this state sits at #39 of 51; nominal rank is #45.

Wage breakdown — Wyoming

Percentile	Nominal (BLS)	Real (BEA RPP-adjusted)
P10 (entry tier)	$33,010	$36,056
P25 (lower quartile)	$36,950	$40,360
P50 (median)	$45,860	$50,092
P75 (upper quartile)	$61,230	$66,881
P90 (top tier)	$78,840	$86,116
Mean	$51,050	$55,761
Employment	1,500 Auto Mechanics in Wyoming

Cost of living — BEA Regional Price Parity

Component	Wyoming index (US = 100)
All-items RPP	91.6
Goods	97.1
Services	74.1
Rents	75.7

Wyoming sits below the national baseline (RPP 91.6), so nominal pay translates to a higher real wage than the BLS median suggests — particularly visible in rents at 75.7.

After-tax take-home — Wyoming (2024 BLS · 2024 tax year, single filer)

Layer-by-layer take-home math at the BLS median

Layer	Amount	Note
Gross BLS P50 (Auto Mechanic)	$45,860	nominal median
Federal income tax	−$3,365	7.3% effective; std deduction $15,750 applied
State income tax	$0	no state income tax
FICA (SS 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%)	−$3,508	SS capped at $183,600 wage base
Take-home (after-tax)	$38,987	85.0% of gross
Real take-home (RPP-adjusted)	$42,584	÷ (91.6 / 100) BEA cost-of-living

What the Wyoming state-tax burden means for Auto Mechanic take-home

Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, which is worth roughly $2,293 a year for a Auto Mechanic at the BLS median compared with the national-average state burden (≈5%). After the favorable cost of living, real take-home is $42,584 — higher than the nominal after-tax figure because RPP is below 100.

Computed from 2026 IRS federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), 2026 state DOR brackets, and 2026 FICA rates. Single filer, standard deduction, no other adjustments. See methodology · tax for limitations (married filers, ITM/SALT itemizers, retirement deferrals, HSA, dependent credits, etc.).

National context

Across the United States, BLS reports a national median of $49,670 for Auto Mechanics with mean pay of $55,260 and total employment of 688,840. Wyoming sits at #45 on nominal pay and #39 on real (cost-adjusted) pay among the 51 states and DC. After cost adjustment, Wyoming climbs 6 positions — the cost of living is favorable relative to the wage.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Auto Mechanic make in Wyoming?: BLS reports a median annual wage of $45,860 for Auto Mechanics in Wyoming as of the latest OES release. That is the 50th-percentile figure — half earn more, half earn less. The 25th-percentile is $36,950 and the 75th-percentile is $61,230.
How many Auto Mechanics does Wyoming employ?: BLS OES counts 1,500 Auto Mechanics employed in Wyoming in the most recent release. Employment density relative to population determines whether wage tiers reflect a robust competitive market or a thinner labor pool.
Where does Wyoming rank for Auto Mechanic pay?: On nominal BLS wages alone, Wyoming ranks among the 51 states and DC by median pay. After the BEA cost-of-living adjustment the ordering changes — high-cost states fall, low-cost states rise. Both rankings are shown in the data table on this page.
What are the limits of these Auto Mechanic salary numbers?: BLS OES is an employer survey of W-2 wages — it excludes contractor pay, bonuses outside the base wage definition, equity compensation, and tip income. Self-employed practitioners and gig workers are not represented. For occupations with significant non-W-2 income, the BLS figure is a floor, not a complete picture.
Should I negotiate based on the BLS median for Wyoming?: The BLS median is a calibration anchor, not a ceiling. Use it to validate that an offer is in-band — anything well below the P25 in this state is a flag, anything above the P75 typically requires demonstrable specialty depth, niche credentials, or a high-COL metro within Wyoming.
Dealership flat-rate vs independent shop hourly pay in Wyoming?: BLS reports annual W-2 wages, which mechanically combines both pay structures. In Wyoming, dealership techs paid on flat-rate (book hours × hourly rate, regardless of clock time) can dramatically out- or underperform the BLS median depending on shop volume and skill: top dealership techs in busy Wyoming markets routinely clear 1.5-2× the BLS median, while slower shops or brand-specific dealers leave techs below median. Independent shops more commonly pay hourly or salary, producing more compressed distributions near BLS median. The BLS figure on this page is the central tendency across both models.
Tool-investment cost — does it dent realized earnings in Wyoming?: Most Wyoming dealerships and independent shops require techs to provide their own hand tools and diagnostic scanners; toolboxes commonly run $30K-$80K over a career, with new techs typically spending $5-10K in their first year. BLS captures gross W-2 income but not these out-of-pocket business expenses. Net of tool investment, a first-year tech in Wyoming effectively earns 10-20% below the BLS-reported figure for new-entrant grades. Senior techs amortize tool investment, narrowing the gap. Some dealer chains in Wyoming now offer tool-allowance benefits that materially narrow this gap.

Sources & methodology

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), SOC 49-3023, 2024 reference period.
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities, 2023 vintage (all-items, goods, services, rents).
Real-wage figures = nominal BLS wage ÷ (state RPP / 100).
See the methodology page for full computation details and limitations.

By Marcus Liang · Founder & Editor · Last synced 2026-05-08.

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