According to this guy this is what auto manufacturers make per hour on average Mexico $6 Canada $40 USA $70 🤯

Yikes No wonder trucks are such a rip off now

Here’s what could get more expensive with Trump’s new tariffs.

That is likely all inclusive of pensions and benefits. Canada has universal healthcare, so that lowers the benefits cost.

Makes sense.

Grok says: Canada: $26.07 CAD per hour US: $23.60 USD per hour Mexico: $4.90 USD per hour

Hmmmmm. That is a huge difference. But judging by the comments it seems more correct.

$70 is the average cost for the automaker with union, benefits & bonuses. (US) While the worker makes closer to $30/hr The average hourly wage for an auto worker in the United States varies depending on the source and the specific context, such as union status, experience, and whether benefits are included. As of early 2025, recent data suggests the following: For general automotive workers, including those in various roles like assembly and production, the average hourly pay is approximately $22.63 to $23.60, according to sources like ZipRecruiter. The majority of wages range between $20.43 (25th percentile) and $25.24 (75th percentile), with some earning as high as $29.09 or as low as $11.78, depending on factors like location and experience. For unionized auto workers, such as those represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) at companies like Ford, GM, and Stellantis (the "Big Three"), the average hourly wage is higher. Pre-2023 strike data indicates base pay ranged from $17 for newer hires to about $33 for top-tier workers (hired before 2007). Post-strike contract agreements in late 2023 reportedly increased total compensation (wages plus benefits) to around $40 or more per hour for some, though base wages alone are closer to $28 to $33 on average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and contract summaries. When factoring in benefits, overtime, and bonuses, total hourly labor costs to employers (not direct pay) can be significantly higher, estimated at $64–$66 before recent raises, and up to $88–$89 after new UAW contracts, though this reflects the full cost to companies rather than take-home pay. For a straightforward average focusing solely on wages, not total compensation, $23–$28 per hour is a reasonable estimate for U.S. auto workers as of April 2025, with unionized workers typically at the higher end and non-union workers slightly lower. Variations depend on tenure, region, and whether the worker is at a major automaker or a smaller facility.

That makes sense.

Grok says he’s a liar

Wrong , literally all 3 are wrong lol

Damn I need to become an auto worker

Canada seems right. Hard to believe 🇺🇸 $70. Seems high.

Males sense as to why companies moved out of the USA

Odd…Windsor Auto Worker’s Start At $59.37 An Hour..🤷‍♂️

Holy !!!

I don’t think $70 hourly is accurate. Maybe with benefits ?

Remember these are raw labour numbers. They include expenses not borne by employees. Things like health insurance, employment insurance, payroll taxes etc… For example, for me to pay someone $30 in BC it costs closer to $50 by the time all those other taxes are added

Pretty sure they make more as USMCA demanded $16/hr which was 4-5x what hey we're making before.

@rexglacer Did he also mention that it only takes 20 hours of labour to assemble a car. It costs more to transport from Mexico and Canada.

70 bucks an hour U.S to work on a car assembly line? Are you freaking kidding me?

Not sure the is accurate 😂😂😂

non-unionized auto workers in US typically make $20-$25 per hour. Unionized workers, if you include their benefits make could make 70 or even higher, depending on there benefits package.

Not here in Georgia start off like 16 tops like 30 I think .

unions go crazy

Fuck the US government lies so bad

Yup. Trump's plan to have everything made in the US will result in higher prices either b/c of the increased cost of US production, or tariffs for companies not making them there. Either way, the US consumer will be worse off.

That's 100$ CAD

He's right about everything but Mexico

The idea is to switch all Chinese manufacturing to Mexico. China is replaceable and their tarrifs will end they're usefulness.

It’s because in Canada health insurance doesn’t count as part of salary.

not true

Not sure how Trump can blame other countries when it was the corporations that moved everything out of the US due to high labour costs. Even IF corporations setup shop in the US again, there's no way they could complete without heavy, heavy gov subsidization like their corn.

Big three in canada ford stellantis and gm pattern bargain. Contract is the same. Currently full rate is 43.23 for a production member in year two of the contract. (Plus overtime at a higher rate) it will increase to 44.52 at the start next year. Skilled trades make more

So do you think the BIG 3 want to build exclusively in USA? I think BOB 's numbers are a smidge off but his point is well taken.

I call bullshit

Misinformation

That's because the autos do the low value work in Mexico. So the avg rate reflects the value add work done in the US. More technically skilled professionals