Environmental Engineers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $130,830 +25.6% vs national
Median hourly $62.90
10th percentile $86,420
90th percentile $172,480
Employed locally 1,200
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,420
    25th
    $106,680
    50th (median)
    $130,830
    75th
    $156,740
    90th
    $172,480

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 139% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Redding, CA $137,810
    Vallejo, CA $136,640
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $134,700
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,260

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $132,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Sacramento, CA is $62.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.38 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Sacramento, CA is 25.6% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $86,420 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,680.