SOC 17-2141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Engineers — Gainesville
Gainesville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Gainesville, FL is $75,490 per year, substantially below the national median of $104,110 — a gap of 27.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Gainesville, FL is $75,490 per year, substantially below the national median of $104,110 — a gap of 27.5%. Half of workers earn between $56,570 and $98,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,920 and the ninetieth at $126,690.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Crestview records the highest median at $106,560. Of the 349 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 77th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,920 | −52.1% |
| 25th | $56,570 | −45.7% |
| Median (50th) | $75,490 | −27.5% |
| 75th | $98,790 | −5.1% |
| 90th | $126,690 | +21.7% |
| Mean | $83,370 | −19.9% |
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 Gainesville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $75,490 buys what $73,008 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 29.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,008US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,490 a year, 27.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,920 to $126,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 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 Gainesville, FL?
The median annual wage is $75,490, or $36.29 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 Gainesville, FL is 27.5% 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 Gainesville, FL earns more than $126,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,920 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 180 jobs in this occupation in Gainesville, 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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