SOC 49-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $49,550, median pay for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Miami, FL tracks the national median of $50,620 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $49,550, median pay for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Miami, FL tracks the national median of $50,620 closely. Pay ranges from under $34,360 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,490 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,500 to $64,650.
Employment stands at 11,970, or 4.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, North Port records the highest median at $51,970. Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 418th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,360 | −32.1% |
| 25th | $37,500 | −25.9% |
| Median (50th) | $49,550 | −2.1% |
| 75th | $64,650 | +27.7% |
| 90th | $81,490 | +61.0% |
| Mean | $55,850 | +10.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Port | $51,970 | 2,110 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $51,530 | 4,160 | |
| 3 | Naples | $51,320 | 940 | |
| 4 | Port St. Lucie | $49,380 | 1,200 | |
| 5 | Sebastian | $47,950 | 370 | |
| 6 | Tampa | $47,880 | 7,380 | |
| 7 | Orlando | $47,850 | 6,480 | |
| 8 | Crestview | $47,760 | 740 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $47,670 | 1,460 | |
| 10 | Wildwood | $47,480 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $49,550 buys what $47,921 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,921US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,550 a year, 2.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,360 to $81,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 11,970 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is North Port, at $51,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $49,550, or $23.82 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,620, so pay in Miami, FL is 2.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Miami, FL earns more than $81,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,360 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in North Port, at $51,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 11,970 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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