California

Civil Engineers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$124,540
+14.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$59.87
 
10th Percentile
$77,980
Entry level
90th Percentile
$175,940
Senior level
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Salary Range

Civil Engineers in California earn between $77,980 and $175,940, with a mean of $124,540. The national average for this role is $108,664.

$124,540 mean
10th Percentile$77,98090th Percentile$175,940

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$124,540
National Average$108,664
Alaska$118,830
New York$117,880
Washington$117,670
Massachusetts$117,330
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.