Civil Engineers Salary in South Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,430 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.32
10th percentile $56,600
90th percentile $166,320
Employed locally 110
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,600
    25th
    $73,750
    50th (median)
    $98,430
    75th
    $126,170
    90th
    $166,320

    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

    Related occupations in South Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,900
    Surveyors $62,650
    Industrial Engineers $104,440
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,370
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $93,970
    Electrical Engineers $104,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in South Florida?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in South Florida is $47.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.65 or more per hour.

    Is South Florida above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in South Florida is 1.2% 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 South Florida?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $56,600 per year in South Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,750.