Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Florida
$53,740avg. a year
$25.84 an hour · 49,930 employed
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Florida earn an average of $53,740 a year. That is $2,680 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $56,420. The best-paying metro area is North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL at $57,280.
$48,260Median pay
$25.84Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#37Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Florida metro areas
Average pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics by metro area. Swipe to see all 22.
12,110 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$57,280
$27.54 an hour
2940 jobs
Naples-Marco Island, FL
$56,740
$27.28 an hour
311,970 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$55,850
$26.85 an hour
44,160 jobs
Jacksonville, FL
$54,910
$26.40 an hour
51,200 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL
$54,130
$26.03 an hour
67,380 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$53,720
$25.83 an hour
76,480 jobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$53,610
$25.77 an hour
81,460 jobs
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
$53,230
$25.59 an hour
9740 jobs
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
$52,820
$25.39 an hour
10800 jobs
Gainesville, FL
$52,560
$25.27 an hour
11520 jobs
Punta Gorda, FL
$52,490
$25.24 an hour
12370 jobs
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL
$51,850
$24.93 an hour
131,030 jobs
Ocala, FL
$51,570
$24.80 an hour
14180 jobs
Wildwood-The Villages, FL
$51,000
$24.52 an hour
151,900 jobs
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
$50,810
$24.43 an hour
161,700 jobs
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
$50,690
$24.37 an hour
171,820 jobs
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
$50,550
$24.30 an hour
181,190 jobs
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
$50,440
$24.25 an hour
19300 jobs
Homosassa Springs, FL
$49,630
$23.86 an hour
20210 jobs
Sebring, FL
$48,660
$23.40 an hour
21620 jobs
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL
$48,300
$23.22 an hour
22870 jobs
Tallahassee, FL
$48,300
$23.22 an hour
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Florida, charted
Pay over time
Florida, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Florida automotive service technicians and mechanics work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Florida vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $56,420 | $27.13 |
| Florida | $53,740 | $25.84 |
| Georgia | $56,600 | $27.21 |
| Alabama | $51,020 | $24.53 |
Related jobs in Florida
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,750
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64,090
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56,410
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$79,880
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37,250
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$49,890
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in Florida?
The average is $53,740 a year, and the median is $48,260. That is $2,680 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $56,420.
What is the hourly wage in Florida?
$25.84 an hour on average; the median is $23.20.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL ($57,280), followed by Naples-Marco Island, FL ($56,740). The lowest average among 22 metro areas with data is Tallahassee, FL ($48,300).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #37 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3023. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national automotive service technicians and mechanics page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.