How much does a Auto Mechanic make in Wyoming?

The average Auto Mechanic salary in Wyoming is around $50,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Wyoming state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $42,355 annually ($3,530/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Auto Mechanic in Wyoming?

On a $50,000 salary in Wyoming, your take-home pay is approximately $42,355/year or $3,530/month. Federal tax: $3,820. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $50,000 a good Auto Mechanic salary?

$50,000 is a competitive salary for a Auto Mechanic — near the national median. In Wyoming, demand for this role is active.

How do Wyoming taxes affect Auto Mechanic salaries?

Wyoming levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $50,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 15.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Auto Mechanics?

2% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average); EV/hybrid specialty growing faster. Related roles include: Automotive Technician, Master Tech, Diesel Mechanic, EV Technician, Diagnostic Specialist, Service Manager.

How can a Auto Mechanic in Wyoming reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Auto Mechanic Salary in Wyoming (2026)

The average Auto Mechanic in Wyoming earns around $50,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $42,355/year ($3,530/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$42,355
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$3,530
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,629
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$20/hr
Federal Tax	$3,820
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$3,825
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	15.29%

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Auto Mechanic Salary Ranges in Wyoming

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$40,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$56,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$95,000

/year

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Not all Auto Mechanics earn the same — not even close

Wyoming's auto mechanic market is anchored by the Cheyenne metro dealership cluster (Cheyenne + the substantial Cheyenne F.E. Warren AFB + the substantial Cheyenne state capital + Cheyenne Regional Medical Center + the substantial HollyFrontier Cheyenne refinery + Microsoft Cheyenne data center + Black Hills Energy Cheyenne corporate market), Casper dealerships (the substantial Casper oil + gas hub + the substantial Casper Halliburton + Ovintiv + Encana + Wyoming Medical Center + the substantial Casper natural gas executive market), Laramie dealerships (the substantial UW University of Wyoming + the substantial Albany County market), Gillette + Powder River Basin coal dealerships (the substantial Gillette as coal capital + the substantial Powder River Basin Peabody NARM + Arch Black Thunder + Cordero Rojo + Caballo coal heavy fleet + the substantial Gillette Campbell County), Sheridan + Big Horn dealerships (the substantial Sheridan Memorial + the substantial Big Horn UHNW ranch market), Jackson + Teton Village UHNW resort dealerships (the substantial Jackson Hole Mountain Resort + the substantial Teton Village + the substantial Jackson Hole #1 US highest-income county Teton County + post-2010 UHNW migration + the substantial St John Health Jackson), Rock Springs + Green River dealerships (the substantial Green River Wyoming trona ~85% world supply mining), plus substantial WY federal civilian + military fleet at F.E. Warren AFB (~3.5K personnel + 90th Missile Wing Minuteman III ICBM covering ~150 silos across WY + NE + CO + post-2027 Sentinel ICBM beddown) + the substantial Yellowstone + Grand Teton + Devils Tower NPS fleet + the substantial WY oilfield + Sublette County natural gas heavy fleet.

Coal Mining / Heavy Equipment (Powder River)

$68,000–$112,000+ OT

Caterpillar + Komatsu · Powder River Basin coal heavy fleet · Peabody NARM + Arch Black Thunder + Caballo

ASE Master Tech (Dealer Service)

$55,000–$88,000+

Dealer master tech at Cheyenne + Casper + Laramie + Gillette + Jackson · ASE Master + dealer-brand cert

Natural Gas / Oil Heavy Equipment

$65,000–$108,000+ OT

Casper + Sublette County + Pinedale natural gas + the substantial WY oilfield service heavy fleet

European Import / Luxury (Jackson Hole UHNW)

$72,000–$118,000+

Jackson + Teton Village European + luxury · Jackson Hole UHNW + post-2010 migration + Land Rover + Range Rover

EV / Hybrid Specialist

$58,000–$92,000+

Tesla Cheyenne + Ford F-150 Lightning + GM EV + Toyota hybrid · WY EV growth + Jackson Hole luxury

Diesel / Heavy Equipment Mechanic

$58,000–$92,000+ OT

Caterpillar + Cummins · WY ag + ranch + commercial fleet + F.E. Warren AFB GSE + NPS

Senior Service Manager

$65,000–$112,000+

Dealership service manager · Cheyenne + Casper + Jackson · administrative + flag-hour

Collision Repair Technician (I-CAR Platinum)

$45,000–$72,000+

I-CAR Platinum collision technician · WY winter salt + deer + elk strike + hail + mountain rock-strike + DRP

Mid-Career Mechanic (4-8 yrs)

$38,000–$55,000+

Mid-career tech transitioning to ASE Master · flat-rate at WY dealerships

Entry Mechanic / Tech Apprentice

$28,000–$42,000+

Entry technician · Laramie County Community College + Casper College + Sheridan College + Western Wyoming CC pipeline

Worth knowing: Wyoming's Powder River Basin coal heavy fleet + F.E. Warren AFB Minuteman III + Jackson Hole UHNW + Casper natural gas + HollyFrontier Cheyenne refinery + Microsoft Cheyenne data center concentration is a distinctive WY auto mechanic feature most national surveys understate. Powder River Basin coal (the substantial Powder River Basin as the country's substantial #1 US coal-producing region producing ~40% of US coal + the substantial Peabody Energy NARM North Antelope Rochelle Mine + the substantial Arch Resources Black Thunder + Coal Creek + the substantial Cordero Rojo + Caballo + Belle Ayr + Eagle Butte mines + the substantial Gillette as the substantial WY coal capital + the substantial Campbell County coal heavy fleet + the substantial Powder River post-2020 coal contraction + the substantial coal-to-natural-gas transition + the substantial post-2024 coal lease moratorium) supports specialized coal mining heavy equipment mechanic work — Powder River coal heavy diesel mechanics clear $68-112K + overtime at the substantial Gillette premium rates. F.E. Warren AFB Cheyenne (~3.5K F.E. Warren personnel + the substantial 90th Missile Wing Minuteman III ICBM + the substantial Warren 90th Missile Wing covering ~150 Minuteman III silos across WY + NE + CO + the substantial post-2027 Sentinel ICBM LGM-35A beddown + the substantial Warren $3B+ Sentinel infrastructure modernization + the substantial Warren cleared facility + the substantial Warren as the country's substantial oldest continuously operating military installation 1867) supports substantial Cheyenne federal civilian + base fleet diesel + GSE mechanic work. Jackson Hole UHNW market (Jackson + Teton Village + the substantial Jackson Hole Mountain Resort + the substantial Teton County #1 US highest-income county ~$300K median household income + the substantial Jackson Hole post-2010 UHNW migration + the substantial Jackson Hole Wyoming Wealth Magnet 0% income tax + 0% estate tax + post-2024 trust law expansion + the substantial Jackson Hole ~$3M-$50M+ UHNW + the substantial Yellowstone Club Hideout + the substantial Snake River Sporting Club + the substantial Jackson Hole Lyle Spencer + Cargill + Walton families + the substantial Jackson Hole UHNW European import) drives substantial Jackson Hole European import + luxury specialty work — Jackson Hole UHNW European import specialists clear $72-118K. Casper natural gas + oil hub + Sublette County Pinedale natural gas + the substantial HollyFrontier Cheyenne refinery + Sinclair Oil Sinclair refinery + the substantial WY oilfield supports substantial WY industrial fleet demand. WY winter salt + deer + elk + the substantial Yellowstone + Teton wildlife strike + hail + mountain rock-strike + the substantial WY chinook wind drive sustained collision repair + DRP shop work. Laramie County CC LCCC + Casper College + Sheridan College + Western Wyoming CC + Northwest College + Eastern Wyoming College feed the WY auto-mechanic pipeline. WY 0% income tax (one of 9 US no-tax states) + WY 4% state sales tax + WY NO estate tax + WY IS a Right-to-Work state (signed 1963) + WRS Wyoming Retirement System anchor the WY auto-mechanic proposition.