Civil Engineers Salary in Vallejo, CA

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

Median annual salary $113,500 +14% vs national
Median hourly $54.57
10th percentile $77,440
90th percentile $165,170
Employed locally 370
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,440
    25th
    $95,230
    50th (median)
    $113,500
    75th
    $134,120
    90th
    $165,170

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 114% Median Civil Engineers salary is 14% 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 Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $140,500
    Engineers, All Other $122,780
    Electrical Engineers $139,840
    Mechanical Engineers $111,540
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $75,580
    Surveyors $80,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Vallejo, CA is $54.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.69 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Vallejo, CA is 14% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,440 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,230.