Environmental Engineers Salary in Miami, FL

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

Median annual salary $96,200 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.25
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $168,460
Employed locally 250
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $56,090
    50th (median)
    $96,200
    75th
    $138,470
    90th
    $168,460

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 131% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 31% 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
    Tallahassee, FL $91,160
    Florida $89,850

    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 Environmental Engineers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Miami, FL is $46.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.22 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Miami, FL is 7.7% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,090.