Chemical Engineers Salary in Florida

Chemical engineers in Florida earn the most in Tampa (average $115,780 a year) and the least in Miami ($109,440), across the 2 Florida metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemical engineers average at $113,080 and the median at $109,000 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,980.

Chemical Engineers average salary by city in Florida

Tampa$115,780
Miami$109,440

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Tampa	$115,780	$110,000	$101,040	$90,281	101
Miami	$109,440	$111,980	$95,980	$85,821	114

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemical Engineers salary in other states

Chemical Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Florida

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2041.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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