Mechanical Engineers Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $92,220 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.34
10th percentile $66,980
90th percentile $149,990
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,980
    25th
    $69,990
    50th (median)
    $92,220
    75th
    $129,270
    90th
    $149,990

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 139% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 39% 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $99,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,870
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Punta Gorda?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Punta Gorda, FL is $44.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.11 or more per hour.

    Is Punta Gorda above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 9.9% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,980 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,990.