Environmental Engineers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $126,850 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $60.99
10th percentile $81,520
90th percentile $167,160
Employed locally 50
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,520
    25th
    $87,110
    50th (median)
    $126,850
    75th
    $145,730
    90th
    $167,160

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 136% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 36% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $110,920
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $68,630
    Mechanical Engineers $102,200
    Engineers, All Other $119,810
    Electrical Engineers $129,070
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $60.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.05 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 21.8% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,520 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,110.