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Civil Engineer salary in California

Average salary
$97,500/yr
Based on 1,881 income tax records
$37,500
$198,500
Age:
Average salary by age
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$108K
 
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$119K
$37,500
$198,500
How much do Civil Engineers make?
The average total salary for a Civil Engineer is $97,500 per year. This is based on data from 1,881 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Civil Engineer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Civil Engineer salary can vary between $37,500 to $198,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Civil Engineer salary by location

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Civil Engineer salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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PG&E, California
10 income tax records
$174,500/yr
$102K – $265K
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Mott Macdonald Holdings, California
10 income tax records
$149,000/yr
$74K – $238K
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Department Of Water And Power Ci, California
19 income tax records
$133,500/yr
$78K – $163K
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City And County Of San Francisco, California
18 income tax records
$121,000/yr
$93K – $159K
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Hdr Engineering, California
19 income tax records
$111,500/yr
$61K – $203K
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Kimley-Horn And Associates, California
60 income tax records
$109,500/yr
$36K – $333K
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Michael Baker, California
11 income tax records
$105,500/yr
$55K – $202K
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Mark Thomas Company In, California
12 income tax records
$102,500/yr
$66K – $283K
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Sacramento County, California
15 income tax records
$102,000/yr
$73K – $119K
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Tetra Tech, California
10 income tax records
$99,000/yr
$66K – $266K
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State Of California, California
246 income tax records
$99,000/yr
$58K – $134K
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AECOM, California
21 income tax records
$97,500/yr
$64K – $194K
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Los Angeles County, California
47 income tax records
$97,500/yr
$75K – $152K
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City Of Los Angeles, California
35 income tax records
$96,000/yr
$74K – $146K
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Jacobs, California
10 income tax records
$96,000/yr
$69K – $153K
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Hntb, California
15 income tax records
$94,000/yr
$46K – $248K
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Stantec Consulting Services, California
12 income tax records
$93,000/yr
$32K – $147K
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Wsp USA Administration, California
17 income tax records
$91,500/yr
$35K – $237K
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Kpff, California
12 income tax records
$89,500/yr
$45K – $199K
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Department Of The Interior, California
12 income tax records
$89,500/yr
$28K – $113K
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City Of San Jose, California
10 income tax records
$88,000/yr
$64K – $102K
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Black & Veatch, California
10 income tax records
$86,000/yr
$66K – $118K
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Parsons Transportation Group, California
16 income tax records
$86,000/yr
$26K – $165K
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City Of San Diego, California
33 income tax records
$85,500/yr
$56K – $136K
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Ghd, California
10 income tax records
$85,500/yr
$51K – $149K
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US Department Of Defense, California
82 income tax records
$84,500/yr
$24K – $145K
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Insperity, California
13 income tax records
$79,000/yr
$59K – $141K

Civil Engineer demographics in California

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47% are single
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53% are married
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38% have kids
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61% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Civil Engineers in California

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The average salary for a civil engineer in California is $97,500 per year. Civil engineer salaries in California can vary between $37,500 to $198,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,881 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as civil engineer.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for civil engineers in California: PG&E ($174,500 a year), Mott Macdonald Holdings ($149,000 a year), and Department of Water and Power Ci ($133,500 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for civil engineers in California: San Ramon, CA ($143,500 a year), Livermore, CA ($143,000 a year), and Corona, CA ($130,500 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.