Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Florida
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Florida have a median of $48,260 a year, below the national $50,620 (−5%); the state ranks 39th of 51 states by median. That is about the same as the median across all occupations in Florida ($47,880). Among neighbouring states, Georgia pays more (up to $49,060 in Georgia) and Alabama pays less (down to $45,640 in Alabama). Florida employs 49,930 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 5.03 per 1,000 jobs, the 3rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.11 is close to the national share.
Florida vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Florida | Hourly | $15.37 | $17.81 | $23.20 | $30.29 | $38.07 | $25.84 | 49,930 | 5.03 | 1.11 |
| Annual | $31,970 | $37,040 | $48,260 | $62,990 | $79,180 | $53,740 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.66 | $18.70 | $24.34 | $33.86 | $39.32 | $27.13 | 704,640 | – | – |
| Annual | $34,660 | $38,900 | $50,620 | $70,430 | $81,790 | $56,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 39th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 3rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.11
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.03
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Florida's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Florida
22 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching Florida publish a row for automotive service technicians and mechanics, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $24.99 | $51,970 | $35,600 | $80,390 | 2,110 | 6.22 | 1.37 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $24.77 | $51,530 | $34,430 | $78,540 | 4,160 | 5.43 | 1.20 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $24.68 | $51,320 | $34,870 | $86,120 | 940 | 5.43 | 1.20 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $23.82 | $49,550 | $34,360 | $81,490 | 11,970 | 4.25 | 0.94 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $23.74 | $49,380 | $32,760 | $77,820 | 1,200 | 7.03 | 1.55 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $23.05 | $47,950 | $33,790 | $75,880 | 370 | 6.35 | 1.40 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $23.02 | $47,880 | $31,050 | $79,620 | 7,380 | 5.10 | 1.12 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $23.00 | $47,850 | $33,350 | $77,950 | 6,480 | 4.59 | 1.01 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $22.96 | $47,760 | $29,130 | $79,850 | 740 | 5.93 | 1.31 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $22.92 | $47,670 | $33,540 | $79,060 | 1,460 | 5.97 | 1.32 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $22.83 | $47,480 | $33,440 | $74,070 | 180 | 4.36 | 0.96 |
| Gainesville, FL | $22.82 | $47,460 | $32,930 | $76,980 | 800 | 5.24 | 1.16 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $22.52 | $46,840 | $32,490 | $78,310 | 1,900 | 6.22 | 1.37 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $22.51 | $46,810 | $31,800 | $76,420 | 1,700 | 7.76 | 1.71 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $22.26 | $46,290 | $29,260 | $76,620 | 1,190 | 6.23 | 1.37 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $22.21 | $46,190 | $34,080 | $77,880 | 520 | 9.11 | 2.01 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $22.19 | $46,150 | $30,200 | $75,460 | 300 | 8.45 | 1.86 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $22.07 | $45,900 | $29,890 | $77,020 | 1,820 | 6.85 | 1.51 |
| Ocala, FL | $22.07 | $45,900 | $31,080 | $77,640 | 1,030 | 8.49 | 1.87 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $21.94 | $45,640 | $29,510 | $74,840 | 870 | 4.67 | 1.03 |
| Sebring, FL | $21.47 | $44,650 | $30,150 | $76,510 | 210 | 7.40 | 1.63 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $21.02 | $43,730 | $29,140 | $75,250 | 620 | 6.87 | 1.52 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $22.86 | $47,550 | $33,790 | $76,960 | 800 | 7.07 | 1.56 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $22.24 | $46,270 | $34,480 | $73,890 | 350 | 4.01 | 0.88 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the Florida wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Florida estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.