Automotive Technician Salary in Florida
Statewide median pay from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and what it costs to get into the trade here.
Median annual
$49,530
statewide
Median hourly
$23.81
per hour
Jobs in state
46,210
people employed
Cost to enter
—
licence + training
Pay in other states
| State | Median annual | Licence cost | Break-even |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $61,420 | — | — |
| Florida | $49,530 | — | — |
| Texas | $51,250 | — | — |
How to read these numbers
- Median, not average. A handful of very high earners drag the average up; the median is the middle person.
- Statewide. Metro pay in this trade often runs 10–25% above the state figure, and rural areas below it.
- Before overtime. BLS base pay excludes overtime and shift differentials, which matter a lot in this trade.
Sources
- BLS OEWS state table (archive snapshot)Median annual wage for Automotive Technician in Florida, May 2024
- http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0500-0599/0559/Sections/0559.904.html“Each motor vehicle repair shop engaged or attempting to engage in the business of motor vehicle repair work must register with the department prior to doing business in this state.”
- https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/licensing-and-regulation/“Construction Industry”