Engineering Jacksonville, FL Pop. 949,611

Environmental Engineer Salary in Jacksonville, Florida

The median environmental engineer salary in Jacksonville, FL is $91,979 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 3.1% below the Florida state average.

City Median
$91,979
vs State Avg
$-2,905
vs National
$-4,841
Cost of Living
95%

Environmental Engineer Salary in Jacksonville by Experience

In Jacksonville, an entry-level environmental engineer earns around $60,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $134,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$60,800
$-3,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$93,100
$-4,900 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$134,900
$-7,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Jacksonville, FL

Percentile Jacksonville
10th Percentile $57,950
25th Percentile $72,200
Median (50th) $91,979
75th Percentile $115,900
90th Percentile $140,600

Environmental Engineer Salary in Other Florida Cities

Miami, FL
$114,248
Pop. 442,241
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$111,343
Pop. 182,760
Orlando, FL
$98,756
Pop. 307,573
Tampa, FL
$96,820
Pop. 384,959

How to Become a Environmental Engineer in Jacksonville

Education

Most environmental engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Jacksonville and the surrounding Florida area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Environmental RemediationWater TreatmentAir QualityEPA RegulationsGISProject Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, environmental engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Jacksonville may vary based on local industry and population growth.