Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Florida

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Florida earn the most in Palm Bay (average $77,350 a year) and the least in Tampa ($54,550), across the 3 Florida metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical engineering technologists and technicians average at $59,650 and the median at $59,720 for 540 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $76,380.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians average salary by city in Florida

Palm Bay$77,350
Orlando$54,860
Tampa$54,550

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Palm Bay	$77,350	$77,290	$61,260	$63,246	100
Orlando	$54,860	$53,140	$37,830	$46,260	101
Tampa	$54,550	$56,580	$38,290	$46,011	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in other states

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Florida

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3027.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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