Civil Engineers Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $103,210 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $49.62
10th percentile $81,660
90th percentile $163,430
Employed locally 30
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,660
    25th
    $91,780
    50th (median)
    $103,210
    75th
    $130,200
    90th
    $163,430

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 150% Median Civil Engineers salary is 50% 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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Hanford?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Hanford, CA is $49.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.40 or more per hour.

    Is Hanford above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Hanford, CA is 3.6% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,660 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,780.