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Chemical Engineer Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$109,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$52.41/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
230
public U.S. Median
$125,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$105,402 #36 of 41

Chemical Engineer pay in Florida, explained

Chemical engineers in Florida earn a median of $109,000 per year ($52.41 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $125,040. Entry-level workers earn around $73,180, while the most experienced chemical engineers reach about $160,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $109,000 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $109,000 is worth about $105,402 in national buying power — ranking Florida #36 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Chemical Engineer pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,180
$35.18/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$109,000
$52.41/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$160,340
$77.09/hr

Chemical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $109,000 $105,402
Alabama $135,030 $152,021 −$26,030
Georgia $103,880 $107,879 +$5,120

Chemical Engineer in Florida: FAQ

How much do chemical engineers make in Florida?

Chemical engineers in Florida earn a median of $109,000 per year ($52.41 per hour), compared with $125,040 nationally.

Does Florida pay chemical engineers well?

At $109,000, Florida pays 13% below the national median for chemical engineers. An estimated 230 work in the state.

Chemical Engineer salary in other states

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