What the numbers say
Florida's median wage for Civil Engineers was $97,810 in 2024, about 1.7% above the national median of $96,198. The gap is narrow. This is one of those states where the headline number looks close to average and mostly is.
The spread across the pay range tells a more interesting story. The bottom 10% of Civil Engineers in Florida earned $59,620. The top 10% earned $168,880. Top earners make roughly 2.8 times what entry-level peers take home. That gap usually reflects a mix of specialization, years of experience, and the size of projects someone manages. Florida has a large public infrastructure sector alongside private coastal development, which tends to produce both well-compensated senior roles and a steady floor of entry-level positions.
Florida's cost-of-living index sits at 100.4, essentially at the national baseline. A dollar earned here buys about the same as the national average. That makes the state median a fairly clean comparison to the national figure, without much adjustment needed. Civil Engineers in California or New York face the same math in reverse: higher nominal wages, higher costs.
BLS projects employment for Civil Engineers to grow 5% between 2024 and 2034, a pace it classifies as faster than average. With 22,780 Civil Engineers currently employed in Florida, the state already holds one of the larger concentrations in the country. Ongoing population growth and infrastructure spending tied to storm resilience work tend to sustain demand here.
Salary distribution
Where Florida civil engineers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $76,140 and $128,490, with a median of $97,810.
Civil Engineers in Florida: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 436 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $85,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 184 | $70,148 |
| Level II — qualified | 136 | $87,360 |
| Level III — experienced | 53 | $109,533 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 23 | $130,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Civil Engineers in Florida. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss & Associates, LLC | Assistant Project Manager | 13 | $83,000 |
| WSP USA Inc. | Water Resources Engineer | 10 | $110,591 |
| MOSS & ASSOCIATES, LLC | Project Engineer, Solar | 10 | $70,000 |
| Arcadis U.S., Inc. | Transportation Engineer 1 | 8 | $82,774 |
| Black & Veatch Corporation | Civil Engineer 3 | 8 | $85,155 |
| BAUER Foundation Corp. | Project Engineer | 8 | $104,600 |
| Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. | Civil Engineer I | 7 | $67,954 |
| UES Professional Solutions, LLC | Staff Engineer | 7 | $65,270 |
| DeSimone Consulting Engineering D.P.C | Senior Project Engineer | 6 | $110,042 |
| AECOM Technical Services, Inc. | Civil Engineering II | 6 | $90,034 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Civil Engineer at Coastal Construction of Miami-Dade County, Inc.$100,000MiamiDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503363
- Project Engineer at F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC$80,000TampaDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-497132
- Transportation Analyst at Cambridge Systematics, Inc.$108,000TallahasseeDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-494487
- Process Engineer at Apollo Freight, LLC.$135,000DoralDecided Dec 18, 2025I-201-25345-475137
- Water Resources Engineering Associate II at RS&H, Inc.$87,360OrlandoDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-472894
- CIVIL ENGINEER at PIONEER ENGINEERS, INC.$93,600LAKE WORTHDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25343-468797
- Water Engineer 2 at Arcadis U.S., Inc.$90,002JacksonvilleDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-464691
- Senior Project Engineer at DeSimone Consulting Engineering D.P.C$112,000MiamiDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-464021
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Civil Engineers pay by experience level in Florida
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Civil Engineers specialties in Florida
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 295 certified offers. The most common variant is Project Engineer at a median of $84,215.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer | MOSS & ASSOCIATES, LLC | 102 | $84,215 |
| Staff Engineer | AtkinsRealis USA Inc. | 49 | $82,680 |
| Civil Engineer | Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. | 39 | $78,458 |
| Project Manager | Moss & Associates, LLC | 25 | $107,500 |
| Structural Engineer | Bliss & Nyitray, Inc | 25 | $84,011 |
| Geotechnical Engineer | Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC | 13 | $82,035 |
| Transportation Engineer | Arcadis U.S., Inc. | 12 | $74,273 |
| Field Engineer | Terracon Consultants, Inc. | 10 | $80,444 |
| Civil Engineering | AECOM Technical Services, Inc. | 6 | $90,034 |
| Structural steel detailer | East Coast Metal Structures Corp | 6 | $65,000 |
| Associate Consultant, Construction Management | WSP USA Inc. | 4 | $107,599 |
| Traffic Engineer | Marlin Engineering, Inc. | 4 | $101,400 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Civil Engineers in Florida, by industry
Median offered wage across 329 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $85,155.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | WSP USA Inc. | 306 | $85,155 |
| Transportation and logistics | Lauderdale Tankers Corporation | 5 | $150,000 |
| Manufacturing | Global Engine Maintenance, LLC | 5 | $117,936 |
| Finance and insurance | Aon Re, Inc. | 3 | $141,865 |
| Real estate | FD Operations LLC | 3 | $65,000 |
| Technology and software | FL Tech Solutions, LLC. | 2 | $76,518 |
| Retail and wholesale | Payoli LLC | 2 | $80,973 |
| Energy and utilities | OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC. | 1 | $91,484 |
| Education | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | 1 | $109,491 |
| Government and public sector | County of Manatee | 1 | $77,334 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Florida over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Design
Knowledge
- 4.7 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Building and Construction
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Direct engineering activities, ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
- 02
Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
- 03
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
- 04
Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
- 05
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
- 06
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems or structures, using computer-assisted design or drawing tools.
- 07
Provide technical advice to industrial or managerial personnel regarding design, construction, program modifications, or structural repairs.
- 08
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, or other topographical or geologic data.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+5.0%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for civil engineers in major Florida metropolitan areas.
- Tampa$102,010
- Orlando$98,010
- Jacksonville$97,010
- Miami$84,190
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Civil Engineers in Florida?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Civil Engineers in Florida is $97,810.
- How does Florida compare to the national median for Civil Engineers?
- The Florida median is +1.7% versus the BLS national figure of $96,198.
- What is the salary range for Civil Engineers in Florida?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $59,620 and the 90th-percentile at $168,880, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Civil Engineers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 5.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Civil Engineers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.