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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$99,980/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.07/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
10,740
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$96,679 #47 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Florida, explained

Mechanical engineers in Florida earn a median of $99,980 per year ($48.07 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $66,260, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $153,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $99,980 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $99,980 is worth about $96,679 in national buying power — ranking Florida #47 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,260
$31.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,980
$48.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$153,950
$74.01/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $99,980 $96,679
Georgia $100,620 $104,494 −$640
Alabama $100,230 $112,842 −$250

Mechanical Engineer in Florida: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Florida?

Mechanical engineers in Florida earn a median of $99,980 per year ($48.07 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Florida pay mechanical engineers well?

At $99,980, Florida pays 4% below the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 10,740 work in the state.

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