Environmental Engineers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • California
Environmental Engineers in California earn a median salary of $126,224 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, +21.2% vs the national median of $104,170. An estimated 4,560 environmental engineers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $106,760 to $142,000 depending on location.
$126,224
Avg median salary in California
$142,000
Highest paying metro
$106,760
Lowest paying metro
4,560
Employed in California
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Environmental Engineers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $142,000 | $112,570 | $167,340 | 580 |
| Stockton, CA | $138,700 | $112,270 | $138,710 | 40 |
| Redding, CA | $137,810 | $129,040 | $150,030 | 40 |
| Vallejo, CA | $136,640 | $86,890 | $170,890 | 30 |
| Oxnard, CA | $134,700 | $96,880 | $156,310 | 90 |
| Sacramento, CA | $130,830 | $106,680 | $156,740 | 1,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $130,260 | $96,750 | $165,270 | 180 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $126,850 | $87,110 | $145,730 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $125,890 | $104,550 | $139,180 | 460 |
| Salinas, CA | $124,180 | $84,840 | $142,390 | 30 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $123,960 | $85,280 | $146,430 | 80 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $120,290 | $106,180 | $138,810 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $119,780 | $95,600 | $138,790 | 1,270 |
| Fresno, CA | $118,760 | $84,840 | $134,830 | 120 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $118,560 | $96,090 | $154,350 | 60 |
| Riverside, CA | $109,830 | $88,470 | $133,020 | 240 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $106,760 | $86,760 | $134,870 | 40 |