Median DOL Salary
$82,359
Total DOL Filings
2,121
Companies Hiring
508
Cost of Living Index
102.8
National avg = 100Location vs National
Melbourne, FL$82,359
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Melbourne, FL is 35.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Melbourne
Highest-Paying Occupations in Melbourne
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $140,000 | -14% | 9 |
| Physicists | $110,000 | -47.4% | 5 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $108,000 | -15.4% | 6 |
| Sales Managers | $105,931 | -16.2% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $90,917 | -16.2% | 36 |
| Engineers, All Other | $89,149 | -14.2% | 9 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $86,809 | -24.1% | 40 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,000 | +48.5% | 17 |
| General and Operations Managers | $80,000 | -20.6% | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | $75,254 | -23.9% | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $74,653 | -23.2% | 14 |
| Management Analysts | $72,239 | -13.1% | 19 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,000 | -14.2% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $65,539 | -33% | 9 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $64,584 | -14.4% | 23 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $55,000 | -34.2% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $53,196 | -32.2% | 6 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $47,840 | -26.4% | 9 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $40,000 | -48.4% | 6 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,520 | -24% | 13 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Florida
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Florida.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,500 | 7,580 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $220,350 | 6,640 |
| Physicists | $209,020 | 240 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $197,940 | 6,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $195,100 | 940 |
| Acupuncturists | $183,530 | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,680 | 7,600 |
| Neurologists | $165,860 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,620 | 32,340 |
| Dentists, General | $162,870 | 8,400 |
Salary Trend in Melbourne, FL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Melbourne, FL has a cost of living index of 102.8, which is 2.8% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $97,276 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $140,000 | $136,187 |
| Physicists | $110,000 | $107,004 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $108,000 | $105,058 |
| Sales Managers | $105,931 | $103,046 |
| Electrical Engineers | $90,917 | $88,441 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Melbourne, FL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Melbourne, FL
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.