Motor Mechanic salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Motor Mechanics
Last reviewed July 2026
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) · 2025 data. Annual figure derived from median weekly earnings × 52.
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- People employed
- 112,600
- Annual employment growth
- +1,800/yr
- 5-yr projected growth
- +2.7%
- Skills shortage rating
- Shortage
- Main industry
- Other Services
- Works full-time
- 91%
- Avg full-time hours
- 44 hrs/wk
- Works part-time
- 9%
- Female share
- 3%
- Median age
- 33 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025) · Jobs and Skills Australia — Employment Projections (May 2025 to May 2030), produced with Victoria University (2025) · Jobs and Skills Australia — 2025 Occupation Shortage List (unit-group level) (2025)
What does a motor mechanic do?
Motor Mechanics repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and other internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.
- Detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts
- Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts
- Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed
- Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
- Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
- Testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
- Diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers
- May inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness
How to become a motor mechanic
Typical education for this occupation, and courses that lead to it.
Education held by people in this role
Courses to get started
Where motor mechanics are employed
Share of workers by state and territory (employment distribution, not pay).
Motor Mechanic jobs
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Jobs that pay similar to a motor mechanic
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor mechanic earn in Australia?
The median motor mechanic earns $84,344 per year ($1,622 per week, or about $40/hour), based on Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025).
What qualifications do you need to be a motor mechanic?
Most motor mechanics hold a Certificate III or IV (68.6% of workers). Pathways vary — see typical courses above.
Is motor mechanic a job in demand in Australia?
Around 112,600 motor mechanics are employed in Australia. Employment is changing by about +1,800 workers per year.
Earnings, employment and education data: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation Profiles (ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0.
Employment projections: Jobs and Skills Australia — Employment Projections (May 2025 to May 2030), produced with Victoria University (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0.
Skills shortage ratings: Jobs and Skills Australia — 2025 Occupation Shortage List (unit-group level) (2025). Used under CC BY 4.0.
The ABS median refers to full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate; individual pay varies. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.