Planning Engineer Salary in Florida

How much does a Planning Engineer make in Florida?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Planning Engineer in Florida is $85,990 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a Planning Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,424
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,311 to $91,451
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,140
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Planning Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
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Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $91,451 $7,621 $1,759 $44
Average $85,990 $7,166 $1,654 $41
25th Percentile $80,311 $6,693 $1,544 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Planning Engineer Salaries

A Planning Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Planning Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Planning Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,010
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $85,588
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,881
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,214
  • Expert (over 8 years): $150,349
Levels Salary
Engineer ... Level Planning Engineer$74,010
Planning ... Level Planning Engineer$85,588
Engineer ... Level Planning Engineer$102,881
Engineer ... Level Planning Engineer$130,214
Engineer ... Level Planning Engineer$150,349
$74,010 0 yr
$85,588 < 2 yrs
$102,881 2-4 yrs
$130,214 5-8 yrs
$150,349 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Planning Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Palatka: $83,229
  • Ocklawaha: $83,388
  • Pierson: $82,813

Planning Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Planning Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 26% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 12% above the average. In contrast, Planning Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Planning Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Planning Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$96,308$46.012%
Pharmaceuticals$96,308$46.012%
Software & Networking$96,308$46.012%
Internet$95,449$46.011%
Energy & Utilities$92,869$45.08%

Planning Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Planning Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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    Eglin Air Force Base, FL

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    CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

    Shuttleworth & Ingersoll PLC | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

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    DENVER, CO

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    CAMBRIDGEPORT, MA

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    HOLLYWOOD, FL

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    PISGAH, OH

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