Civil Engineers, Miami

$83,750

Local median annual wage in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL. Middle half of earners roughly $64,350 to $127,700.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−16.9%
US median
$100,840
Cost of living (114.2) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
114.2
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$64,350 to $127,700
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
6,850
Job code
17-2051

Civil Engineers in Miami pay a median $83,750 (May 2025), 16.9% below the US median of $100,840. At local prices (index 114.2), that median buys about what $73,336 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$83,750 in Miami buys about what $73,336 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 114.2, 2024). Housing & rent index is 155.6 vs overall 114.2 (US average = 100, 2024).

Civil Engineers in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Miami $83,750 $64,350 to $127,700 114.2
Los Angeles $108,640 $84,480 to $141,560 113.6
San Francisco $130,160 $103,030 to $163,150 115.6
Tulsa $102,080 $81,080 to $129,240 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Civil Engineers in Miami?
The median annual wage for Civil Engineers in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL is $83,750 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Miami pay compare to the US median for Civil Engineers?
Local median pay is 16.9% below the national median of $100,840.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Miami is 114.2 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $83,750 has about the same buying power as $73,336 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.