SOC 17-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Palm Bay
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Palm Bay, FL the median wage is $68,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Palm Bay, FL the median wage is $68,040. That is 13.0% lower than the national median of $78,190. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $62,310 and $77,270. The lowest tenth earn under $50,370, while the highest tenth earn more than $81,920.
Employment stands at 740, or 3.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Panama City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $91,170. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 132nd of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,370 | −35.6% |
| 25th | $62,310 | −20.3% |
| Median (50th) | $68,040 | −13.0% |
| 75th | $77,270 | −1.2% |
| 90th | $81,920 | +4.8% |
| Mean | $69,140 | −11.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panama City | $91,170 | 70 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $85,510 | 420 | |
| 3 | Crestview | $85,160 | 210 | |
| 4 | Tallahassee | $77,000 | 40 | |
| 5 | Miami | $76,900 | 710 | |
| 6 | Cape Coral | $76,350 | 60 | |
| 7 | North Port | $75,650 | 70 | |
| 8 | Gainesville | $70,910 | 40 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $67,680 | 60 | |
| 10 | Tampa | $66,890 | 910 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Palm Bay run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $68,040 buys what $65,803 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,803US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,040 a year, 13.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,370 to $81,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 740 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Panama City, at $91,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Palm Bay, FL?
The median annual wage is $68,040, or $32.71 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,190, so pay in Palm Bay, FL is 13.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Palm Bay, FL earns more than $81,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Panama City, at $91,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 740 jobs in this occupation in Palm Bay, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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