How much does an engineer make in Florida?
$105,400a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Florida. That is $50.68 an hour or $8,784 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.68
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,490Median: $105,400Highest 10%: $168,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,490 | $28.60 | |
| 25th | $76,400 | $36.73 | |
| Median | $105,400 | $50.68 | |
| 75th | $138,900 | $66.79 | |
| 90th | $168,000 | $80.75 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Crestview, FL | $132,700 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $127,400 |
| Orlando, FL | $115,200 |
| Panama City, FL | $115,200 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $112,400 |
| North Port, FL | $101,500 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $95,430 |
| Tampa, FL | $92,790 |
| Miami, FL | $91,790 |
| Pensacola, FL | $84,260 |
| Lakeland, FL | $82,100 |
| Gainesville, FL | $78,120 |
| Deltona, FL | $78,100 |
| Ocala, FL | $76,970 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $74,280 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $73,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 35. Utah | $110,300 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $109,000 |
| 37. Minnesota | $108,900 |
| 38. Florida | $105,400 |
| 39. Nevada | $103,800 |
| 40. Delaware | $103,600 |
| 41. Iowa | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $50.68 ($105,400 a year).
Do engineers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $105,400 against $122,900 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Florida rank for engineer pay?
Florida ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays engineers the most?
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, with a median of $132,700 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.