verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Auto Mechanic Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$48,260/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.20/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
49,930
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,667 #49 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Florida, explained

Auto mechanics in Florida earn a median of $48,260 per year ($23.20 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $31,970, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $79,180. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $48,260 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $48,260 is worth about $46,667 in national buying power — ranking Florida #49 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,970
$15.37/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,260
$23.20/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,180
$38.07/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $48,260 $46,667
Georgia $49,060 $50,949 −$800
Alabama $45,640 $51,383 +$2,620

Auto Mechanic in Florida: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Florida?

Auto mechanics in Florida earn a median of $48,260 per year ($23.20 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Florida pay auto mechanics well?

At $48,260, Florida pays 5% below the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 49,930 work in the state.

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