Car Mechanic Salary in Tampa, Florida

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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Car Mechanic in Tampa, FL is $55,659. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,735 to $63,653, with most professionals earning between $40,519 and $70,931.

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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 Tampa, FL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

47735

63653

55659

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

48087

64274

56066

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 Tampa, FL. The base salary for Car Mechanic ranges from $47,735 to $63,653 with the average base salary of $55,659. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,087 to $64,274 with the average total cash compensation of $56,066.

View Average Salary for Car Mechanic as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,659	$47,735 - $63,653
Bonus	$406	$352 - $621
Total Pay	$56,066	$48,087 - $64,274

* 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 Tampa, FL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tampa, FL
CITY, STATE Brandon, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,926 - $63,908	COMPARE TO Tampa, FL
CITY, STATE Saint Petersburg, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,936 - $63,922	COMPARE TO Tampa, FL
CITY, STATE Clearwater, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,729 - $63,646	COMPARE TO Tampa, FL
CITY, STATE Bradenton, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,574 - $63,440	COMPARE TO Tampa, FL
CITY, STATE Spring Hill, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,537 - $63,390	COMPARE TO Tampa, FL
CITY, STATE Sarasota, FL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,087 - $64,123	COMPARE TO Tampa, FL

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About Tampa, Florida

Tampa is a major city in, and the county seat of, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is on the west coast of Florida on Tampa Bay, near the Gulf of Mexico, and is the largest city in the Tampa Bay Area. The bay's port is the largest in the state, near downtown's Channel District. Bayshore Boulevard runs along the bay, and is east of the historic Hyde Park neighborhood. Today, Tampa is part of the metropolitan area most commonly referred to as the "Tampa Bay Area". For U.S. Census purposes, Tampa is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area....

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