How much does a chemical engineer make in Florida?
$109,000a year
Median yearly pay for chemical engineers in Florida. That is $52.40 an hour or $9,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.40
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,180Median: $109,000Highest 10%: $160,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,180 | $35.18 | |
| 25th | $83,720 | $40.25 | |
| Median | $109,000 | $52.40 | |
| 75th | $126,300 | $60.70 | |
| 90th | $160,300 | $77.09 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $112,000 |
| Tampa, FL | $110,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical engineers.
| 23. Indiana | $113,200 |
| 24. Rhode Island | $111,600 |
| 25. Ohio | $111,200 |
| 26. Florida | $109,000 |
| 27. Minnesota | $107,700 |
| 28. Idaho | $106,700 |
| 29. Mississippi | $106,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical engineer make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $52.40 ($109,000 a year).
Do chemical engineers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $109,000 against $125,000 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Florida rank for chemical engineer pay?
Florida ranks 26 of 41 states.
Which city in Florida pays chemical engineers the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $112,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.