Civil Engineers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $95,960 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.14
10th percentile $61,060
90th percentile $159,680
Employed locally 270
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,060
    25th
    $73,220
    50th (median)
    $95,960
    75th
    $130,980
    90th
    $159,680

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 163% Median Civil Engineers salary is 63% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $118,830
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $103,120
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $102,010
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $100,450
    Punta Gorda, FL $99,990
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $99,200

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $73,260
    Industrial Engineers $97,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,670
    Electrical Engineers $111,170
    Mechanical Engineers $83,080
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Gainesville, FL is $46.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.11 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Gainesville, FL is 3.6% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Gainesville?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,060 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,220.