Civil Engineers Salary in California

Median Salary

$122,500

per year

Hourly Rate

$58.89

per hour

Employment

55,180

in California

vs. National Avg

+21.5%

National: $100,840

📊 Compared to the national median of $100,840, California pays 21.5% MORE for Civil Engineers positions.

Purchasing Power

$110,659

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

22%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$77,980

25th

$96,590

Median

$122,500

75th

$149,350

90th

$175,940

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).