Car Mechanic Salary in Tallahassee, Florida

How much does a Car Mechanic make in Tallahassee, FL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Car Mechanic in Tallahassee, FL is $52,900. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,368 to $60,497, with most professionals earning between $38,511 and $67,414.

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What does a Car Mechanic do?

Common responsibilities of a Car Mechanic

Report to work daily and on-time.

December 26, 2022

Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.

February 24, 2023

Run tests and diagnostic procedures to identify mechanical issues with vehicles that customers bring in.

February 24, 2023

Provide excellent customer service and representing the company well.

February 27, 2023

Communicates directly with the Service Advisor so that customers can be informed if any additional service is needed, providing an estimate of time needed for additional repairs.

March 03, 2023

Operate, inspect and have knowledge in Vintage/Classic/High End vehicles.

March 07, 2023

Test-drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using diagnostic tools and special service equipment.

March 11, 2023

Executes repairs under warranty to manufacturer specifications.

April 23, 2023

Performs work specified on the repair order with efficiency and in accordance with dealership standards.

May 13, 2023

Hold a good driving record.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Car Mechanic in Tallahassee, FL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

45368

60497

52900

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

45703

61087

53286

What is the average salary for Car Mechanic in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Car Mechanic in Tallahassee, FL. The base salary for Car Mechanic ranges from $45,368 to $60,497 with the average base salary of $52,900. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,703 to $61,087 with the average total cash compensation of $53,286.

View Average Salary for Car Mechanic as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$52,900	$45,368 - $60,497
Bonus	$386	$335 - $590
Total Pay	$53,286	$45,703 - $61,087

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Car Mechanic Salary Near Tallahassee, FL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tallahassee, FL
CITY, STATE Valdosta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,065 - $60,094	COMPARE TO Tallahassee, FL
CITY, STATE Albany, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,285 - $61,721	COMPARE TO Tallahassee, FL
CITY, STATE Dothan, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,329 - $57,778	COMPARE TO Tallahassee, FL
CITY, STATE Gainesville, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,816 - $61,095	COMPARE TO Tallahassee, FL
CITY, STATE Jacksonville, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,876 - $63,841	COMPARE TO Tallahassee, FL
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,794 - $61,066	COMPARE TO Tallahassee, FL

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About Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee (/ˌtæləˈhæsi/) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat and only incorporated municipality in Leon County. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida, then the Florida Territory, in 1824. In 2017, the population was 191,049, making it the 7th-largest city in the U.S state of Florida, and the 126th-largest city in the United States. The population of the Tallahassee metropolitan area was 382,627 as of 2017[update]. Tallahassee is the largest city in the Florida Panhandle region, and the main center for trade and agriculture in the Florida Big Bend and S...

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