Civil Engineers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $110,920 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.33
10th percentile $72,950
90th percentile $163,960
Employed locally 1,240
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,950
    25th
    $84,840
    50th (median)
    $110,920
    75th
    $136,350
    90th
    $163,960

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 154% Median Civil Engineers salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    California $118,450

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers$126,950
    Mechanical Engineers$90,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$60,810
    Engineers, All Other$114,260
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,460
    Industrial Engineers$97,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Fresno, CA is $53.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.17 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Fresno, CA is 11.4% above the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Fresno?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $72,950 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,840.