Mechanical Engineers Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $100,810 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.46
10th percentile $60,660
90th percentile $157,620
Employed locally 150
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,660
    25th
    $76,750
    50th (median)
    $100,810
    75th
    $124,060
    90th
    $157,620

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 137% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 37% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,830
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,610
    Industrial Engineers $109,110
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,650
    Engineers, All Other $82,740
    Electrical Engineers $94,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Pensacola, FL is $48.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.21 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Pensacola, FL is 1.5% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,660 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,750.