Mechanical Engineer Salary in Tampa, FL
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The median mechanical engineer in the Tampa area earns $100,290 a year ($48.22 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($104,110) and about the same as the Florida median ($99,980). Half of the 1,220 mechanical engineers there earn between $85,340 and $127,330.
| Annual pay | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,290 | $66,260 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $85,340 | $79,090 | $84,130 |
| Median | $100,290 | $99,980 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $127,330 | $128,320 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $159,050 | $153,950 | $164,340 |
| Average | $109,050 | $105,800 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 1,220 | 10,740 | 296,810 |
Tampa, FL ranks 35th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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Check my payMechanical engineer pay in other cities
- Orlando, FL: $103,380
- Miami, FL: $99,660
- Jacksonville, FL: $99,500
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
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Similar jobs in Tampa, FL
- Civil Engineer: $100,570
- Industrial Engineer: $100,670
- Electrical Engineer: $102,110
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.