SOC 17-2141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Engineers — Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Punta Gorda, FL is $92,220 per year, 11.4% below the national median of $104,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow faster than average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +9.1%
- Openings per year
- 18,100
- Typical entry-level education
- Bachelor's degree
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are published nationally only. This is the outlook for the occupation across the United States, not a measurement for Punta Gorda, FL.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Salary overview
The median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Punta Gorda, FL is $92,220 per year, 11.4% below the national median of $104,110. Half of workers earn between $69,990 and $129,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $66,980 and the ninetieth at $149,990.
Within the state, Crestview records the highest median at $106,560. Of the 206 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 27th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,980 | −35.7% |
| 25th | $69,990 | −32.8% |
| Median (50th) | $92,220 | −11.4% |
| 75th | $129,270 | +24.2% |
| 90th | $149,990 | +44.1% |
| Mean | $97,750 | −6.1% |
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 Punta Gorda sit close to the national average, so $92,220 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$92,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,761US average = 100 · BEA 2024Why the state that pays most is usually not where pay goes furthest
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,220 a year, 11.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,980 to $149,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Crestview, at $106,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Punta Gorda, FL?
The median annual wage is $92,220, or $44.34 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 Punta Gorda, FL is 11.4% 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 Punta Gorda, FL earns more than $149,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,980 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.
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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