Environmental Engineers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

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

Median annual salary $91,160 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.83
10th percentile $50,130
90th percentile $148,500
Employed locally 40
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,130
    25th
    $76,100
    50th (median)
    $91,160
    75th
    $123,550
    90th
    $148,500

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 145% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 45% 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
    Florida $89,850

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,070
    Engineers, All Other $72,010
    Industrial Engineers $98,130
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,200
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,390
    Surveyors $64,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Tallahassee, FL is $43.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.34 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 12.5% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $50,130 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,100.