Motor Mechanic salary in Australia
ANZSCO occupation: Motor Mechanics
Last reviewed June 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
- Median age
- 33 yrs
- Works part-time
- 9%
- Female share
- 3%
- Main industry
- —
What does a motor mechanic do?
Motor Mechanics repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and other internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.
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
Related occupations
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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. Annual figures derived from median weekly earnings × 52. Figures are estimates for guidance only.
