SOC 17-2131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Materials Engineers — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Orlando, FL comes to $138,430 a year, ahead of the national median of $112,860 by 22.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Orlando, FL comes to $138,430 a year, ahead of the national median of $112,860 by 22.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $118,830 and $138,430. The lowest tenth earn under $86,620, while the highest tenth earn more than $141,120.
Palm Bay leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $123,720. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 21st of 609 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,620 | −23.3% |
| 25th | $118,830 | +5.3% |
| Median (50th) | $138,430 | +22.7% |
| 75th | $138,430 | +22.7% |
| 90th | $141,120 | +25.0% |
| Mean | $129,760 | +15.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $123,720 | 130 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $104,360 | 60 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $100,850 | 110 | |
| 4 | Miami | $96,740 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $138,430 buys what $133,878 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$138,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$133,878US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $138,430 a year, 22.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $86,620 to $141,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $123,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Materials Engineers in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $138,430, or $66.55 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 $112,860, so pay in Orlando, FL is 22.7% higher. 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 Orlando, FL earns more than $141,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $86,620 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 Palm Bay, at $123,720 per year.
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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