Auto Mechanic Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median auto mechanic in the Tampa area earns $47,880 a year ($23.02 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($50,620) and 1% below the Florida median ($48,260). Half of the 7,380 auto mechanics there earn between $36,290 and $63,210.
Median $47,880
10th: $31,05090th: $79,620
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,050 | $31,970 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $36,290 | $37,040 | $38,900 |
| Median | $47,880 | $48,260 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $63,210 | $62,990 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $79,620 | $79,180 | $81,790 |
| Average | $53,720 | $53,740 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 7,380 | 49,930 | 704,640 |
Tampa, FL ranks 43rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for auto mechanic pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($77,840).
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Check my payAuto mechanic pay in other cities
- Jacksonville, FL: $51,530
- Miami, FL: $49,550
- Orlando, FL: $47,850
- San Jose, CA: $77,840
- San Francisco, CA: $76,030
- Sacramento, CA: $72,020
- San Diego, CA: $64,320
- Riverside, CA: $64,210
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Similar jobs in Tampa, FL
- Maintenance Worker: $46,020
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $60,970
- HVAC Technician: $50,540
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.