Mechanical Engineers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $93,350 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.88
10th percentile $56,360
90th percentile $147,100
Employed locally 1,720
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,360
    25th
    $73,930
    50th (median)
    $93,350
    75th
    $122,810
    90th
    $147,100

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 127% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 27% 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
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $103,950
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $102,310
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $102,030
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $101,940

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$84,190
    Industrial Engineers$107,400
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,780
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$92,840
    Electrical Engineers$104,100
    Engineers, All Other$90,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Miami, FL is $44.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.17 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Miami, FL is 8.8% below 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $56,360 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,930.