Chemical Engineers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $104,000 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.00
10th percentile $63,690
90th percentile $137,250
Employed locally 40
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,690
    25th
    $72,590
    50th (median)
    $104,000
    75th
    $127,300
    90th
    $137,250

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 142% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $110,000
    Florida $104,000

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,190
    Industrial Engineers $107,400
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,780
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,840
    Mechanical Engineers $93,350
    Electrical Engineers $104,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Miami, FL is $50.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.89 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Miami, FL is 14.7% below the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in Miami?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,690 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,590.