Civil Engineers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $106,430 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $51.17
10th percentile $77,830
90th percentile $165,520
Employed locally 550
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,830
    25th
    $91,450
    50th (median)
    $106,430
    75th
    $144,990
    90th
    $165,520

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 111% Median Civil Engineers salary is 11% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $127,770
    Mechanical Engineers $122,760
    Industrial Engineers $124,990
    Electrical Engineers $134,620
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,440
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Santa Maria, CA is $51.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.23 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 6.9% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,830 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,450.