Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Auto Mechanic jobs in St. Petersburg, FL

7,380 auto mechanics employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $23.02/hour ($47,880/year) median · 5% below the national median.

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The median auto mechanic salary in St. Petersburg, FL is $23.02/hour ($47,880/year), with a typical range of $36,290 to $63,210 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Auto Mechanic pay in St. Petersburg, FL

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the St. Petersburg metro. Half of Auto Mechanics earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $36,290 $47,880 $63,210
25th$36,290 Median$47,880 75th$63,210 vs US5% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area (SOC 49-3023, Auto Mechanic). St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Full Auto Mechanic salary guide →

What is a Auto Mechanic salary in St. Petersburg?

The median auto mechanic salary in St. Petersburg, FL is $23.02/hour ($47,880/year), with a typical range of $36,290 to $63,210 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 7,380 auto mechanics employed in the St. Petersburg metro area. St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Auto Mechanic pay bands in St. Petersburg by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Auto Mechanic

Typical staff band in St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$44,289–$58,700
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Auto Mechanic

Typical entry level band in St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$39,979–$52,668
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Auto Mechanic

Typical staff band in St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$45,725–$54,391
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Auto Mechanic

Typical entry level band in St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$39,979–$57,839
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Auto Mechanic

Typical staff band in St. Petersburg
Example (illustrative)
Location
St. Petersburg, FL
Typical pay range
$43,570–$56,115
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Auto Mechanic Career Ladder — St. Petersburg Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to St. Petersburg’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Auto Mechanic0–2 yrs$34,473
  2. Mid Auto Mechanic2–5 yrs$45,486
  3. Senior Auto Mechanic5–8 yrs$57,456
  4. Staff Auto Mechanic8–12 yrs$69,426
  5. Lead Auto Mechanic12+ yrs$81,396

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 49-3023, Auto Mechanic).

Employers in the Auto Mechanic hiring market in St. Petersburg

  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in St. Petersburg post Auto Mechanic jobs

Employers in the St. Petersburg metro typically post Auto Mechanic roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Auto Mechanic in St. Petersburg, FL — Common Questions

How much does an Auto Mechanic earn in St. Petersburg, FL?
Median $23.02/hour ($47,880/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $36,290–$63,210. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
How many Auto Mechanic jobs are there in St. Petersburg?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 7,380 Auto Mechanic roles employed in the St. Petersburg metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do St. Petersburg employers use for Auto Mechanic?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Auto Mechanic jobs for me?
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