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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Florida (2026)
$48.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,166/year ($6,597/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $66,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,980 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $153,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,740 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Florida (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $99,980 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $79,166 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $99,980 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,166 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,648 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,166 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,597 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Florida?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Florida is $99,980 per year ($48.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,090 and $128,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Florida?
- On the median salary of $99,980, a single filer in Florida takes home about $79,166 per year ($6,597 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 10,740 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.