Civil Engineer Salary in California
Based on 55K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$118,450
$56.947/hr
vs National Average
$96,900
+22.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – $172K
55K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Civil Engineer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,620 |
| 25th percentile | $94,450 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $118,450 |
| 75th percentile | $145,730 |
| 90th percentile | $171,760 |
Historical Salary Trend — Civil Engineer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,300 |
| 2023 | $105,040 |
| 2024 | $118,450 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,300 | $86,235 |
| 2023 | $105,040 | $90,685 |
| 2024 | $118,450 | $96,900 |