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Civil Engineer Salary in Florida (2026)
$47.39 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,174/year ($6,514/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $98,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,750 Civil Engineer jobs in Florida (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Civil Engineer salary of $98,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $78,174 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $98,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,855 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,541 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,174 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,514 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Florida paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Florida?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Florida is $98,570 per year ($47.39 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,740 and $128,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Florida?
- On the median salary of $98,570, a single filer in Florida takes home about $78,174 per year ($6,514 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 23,750 Civil Engineer jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.