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Civil Engineer Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$98,570/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.39/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
23,750
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,316 #46 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Florida, explained

Civil engineers in Florida earn a median of $98,570 per year ($47.39 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $58,640, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $166,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $98,570 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $98,570 is worth about $95,316 in national buying power — ranking Florida #46 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$58,640
$28.19/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,570
$47.39/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$166,680
$80.13/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $98,570 $95,316
Alabama $99,010 $111,469 −$440
Georgia $84,240 $87,483 +$14,330

Civil Engineer in Florida: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Florida?

Civil engineers in Florida earn a median of $98,570 per year ($47.39 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Florida pay civil engineers well?

At $98,570, Florida pays 2% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 23,750 work in the state.

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