Civil Engineers Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $101,610 +2% vs national
Median hourly $48.85
10th percentile $72,520
90th percentile $154,530
Employed locally 190
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,520
    25th
    $82,280
    50th (median)
    $101,610
    75th
    $126,020
    90th
    $154,530

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 146% Median Civil Engineers salary is 46% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers$118,430
    Mechanical Engineers$96,070
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,630
    Industrial Engineers$99,400
    Engineers, All Other$100,940
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Visalia, CA is $48.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.92 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Visalia, CA is 2% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $72,520 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,280.