SOC 17-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Engineers — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 8 metro areas compared
At $99,600, median pay for Environmental Engineers in Miami, FL tracks the national median of $107,110 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $99,600, median pay for Environmental Engineers in Miami, FL tracks the national median of $107,110 closely. Pay ranges from under $61,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $173,100 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $75,020 to $134,170.
Employment stands at 240, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cape Coral records the highest median at $142,700. Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 107th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,570 | −42.5% |
| 25th | $75,020 | −30.0% |
| Median (50th) | $99,600 | −7.0% |
| 75th | $134,170 | +25.3% |
| 90th | $173,100 | +61.6% |
| Mean | $108,490 | +1.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $142,700 | 50 | |
| 2 | Gainesville | $126,440 | 50 | |
| 3 | Tallahassee | $121,390 | 50 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $115,210 | 200 | |
| 5 | North Port | $111,630 | 50 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $107,930 | 70 | |
| 7 | Pensacola | $102,590 | 40 | |
| 8 | Orlando | $82,500 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $99,600 buys what $96,325 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,325US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,600 a year, 7.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,570 to $173,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cape Coral, at $142,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Engineers in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $99,600, or $47.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $107,110, so pay in Miami, FL is 7.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Miami, FL earns more than $173,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,570 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cape Coral, at $142,700 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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