SOC 17-2141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Engineers — Deltona
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Deltona, FL the median wage is $91,820.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Deltona, FL the median wage is $91,820. That is 11.8% lower than the national median of $104,110. Pay ranges from under $62,720 at the tenth percentile to more than $124,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $77,610 to $109,060.
Employment stands at 210, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Crestview records the highest median at $106,560. Of the 404 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 53rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,720 | −39.8% |
| 25th | $77,610 | −25.5% |
| Median (50th) | $91,820 | −11.8% |
| 75th | $109,060 | +4.8% |
| 90th | $124,610 | +19.7% |
| Mean | $94,520 | −9.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crestview | $106,560 | 250 | |
| 2 | Sebastian | $103,850 | 60 | |
| 3 | Orlando | $103,380 | 1,720 | |
| 4 | Palm Bay | $102,630 | 1,440 | |
| 5 | Panama City | $102,610 | 410 | |
| 6 | Pensacola | $100,700 | 250 | |
| 7 | North Port | $100,640 | 220 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $100,290 | 1,220 | |
| 9 | Miami | $99,660 | 2,000 | |
| 10 | Jacksonville | $99,500 | 1,210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Deltona run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $91,820 buys what $88,801 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,801US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,820 a year, 11.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,720 to $124,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Crestview, at $106,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Deltona, FL?
The median annual wage is $91,820, or $44.14 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 $104,110, so pay in Deltona, FL is 11.8% 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 Deltona, FL earns more than $124,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,720 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 Crestview, at $106,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 jobs in this occupation in Deltona, 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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