Mechanical Engineers pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $48.07 an hour ($99,980 a year). About 10,740 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($104,110). Florida ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.85 | $66,260 |
| 25% of workers | $38.02 | $79,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.07 | $99,980 |
| 75% of workers | $61.69 | $128,320 |
| 90% of workers | $74.02 | $153,950 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $106,560 | 250 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $103,850 | 60 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $103,380 | 1,720 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $102,630 | 1,440 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $102,610 | 410 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $100,700 | 250 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $100,640 | 220 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $100,290 | 1,220 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $99,660 | 2,000 |
| Jacksonville | $99,500 | 1,210 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $98,140 | 140 |
| Ocala | $96,520 | 120 |
| Port St. Lucie | $95,150 | 110 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $93,970 | 70 |
| Tallahassee | $93,810 | 180 |
| Punta Gorda | $92,220 | 0 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $91,820 | 210 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $89,720 | 230 |
| Gainesville | $75,490 | 180 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $98,570 |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,610 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,780 |
| Engineers, All Other | $105,410 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $116,860 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $134,160 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $129,280 |
| Environmental Engineers | $116,840 |
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