salary$83,750 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,880per year
Jobs in the area6,850people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Fort Lauderdale?
Expensive. Rent of $2,109 a month takes 30.2% of the median civil engineer salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $83,750 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $54,990 and $165,880.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Fort Lauderdale?
Typical rent of $2,109 a month takes 30.2% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.