Civil Engineers Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $98,010 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.12
10th percentile $64,020
90th percentile $164,040
Employed locally 4,270
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,020
    25th
    $77,140
    50th (median)
    $98,010
    75th
    $126,100
    90th
    $164,040

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 130% Median Civil Engineers salary is 30% 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 Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $105,310
    Electrical Engineers $119,220
    Mechanical Engineers $104,250
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,080
    Engineers, All Other $110,140
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $80,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Orlando?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Orlando, FL is $47.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.48 or more per hour.

    Is Orlando above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Orlando, FL is 1.6% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,020 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,140.