Environmental Engineers Salary in Gainesville, FL

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

Median annual salary $83,930 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.35
10th percentile $46,150
90th percentile $133,470
Employed locally 40
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,150
    25th
    $52,220
    50th (median)
    $83,930
    75th
    $120,640
    90th
    $133,470

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 142% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $107,240
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $102,590
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $100,040
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $97,940
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $96,200
    Tallahassee, FL $91,160

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $95,960
    Engineers, All Other $73,260
    Industrial Engineers $97,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,670
    Electrical Engineers $111,170
    Mechanical Engineers $83,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Gainesville, FL is $40.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.91 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Gainesville, FL is 19.4% below the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $46,150 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,220.