Environmental Engineer Salary in California
Based on 5K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$127,660
$61.375/hr
vs National Average
$100,067
+27.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$82K – $172K
5K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Environmental Engineer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,520 |
| 25th percentile | $100,680 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $127,660 |
| 75th percentile | $147,100 |
| 90th percentile | $172,480 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Engineer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,430 |
| 2023 | $111,970 |
| 2024 | $127,660 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $105,430 | $92,026 |
| 2023 | $111,970 | $96,306 |
| 2024 | $127,660 | $100,067 |