Mechanical Engineers Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $103,950 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.98
10th percentile $66,730
90th percentile $160,140
Employed locally 210
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,730
    25th
    $77,680
    50th (median)
    $103,950
    75th
    $127,520
    90th
    $160,140

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 131% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 31% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tallahassee, FL $108,900
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $104,250
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $102,310
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $102,030
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $101,940
    Florence, SC $100,890

    Related occupations in Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $130,980
    Civil Engineers $100,450
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $113,730
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $83,640
    Industrial Engineers $96,090
    Electrical Engineers $119,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Crestview?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Crestview, FL is $49.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.13 or more per hour.

    Is Crestview above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Crestview, FL is 1.6% above the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in Crestview?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,730 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,680.