Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Salary in Florida
In Florida, engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others earn $72,790 at the median — $35 an hour. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $104K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $73K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $73K. Top earners bring in $104K or more, a $62K spread from bottom to top.
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other salary by metro in Florida
14 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $93K | +28% | 160 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $85K | +16% | 130 |
| Jacksonville | $82K | +13% | 400 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $80K | +10% | 190 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $77K | +6% | 80 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $75K | +3% | 60 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $74K | +2% | 360 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $65K | -10% | 310 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $63K | -13% | 30 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $60K | -17% | 290 |
| Ocala | $60K | -18% | 40 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $52K | -28% | 50 |
| Port St. Lucie | $51K | -30% | 40 |
| Tallahassee | $42K | -42% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others make in Florida?
The median is $72,790 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,130, and experienced engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others can clear $103,740. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $73K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,966/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 33.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other salary is worth about $73,839 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all others get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.