Environmental Engineers Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $138,700 +33.1% vs national
Median hourly $66.68
10th percentile $82,550
90th percentile $148,680
Employed locally 40
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,550
    25th
    $112,270
    50th (median)
    $138,700
    75th
    $138,710
    90th
    $148,680

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 157% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 57% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090
    Redding, CA $137,810

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Redding, CA $137,810
    Vallejo, CA $136,640
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $134,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,260

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $108,010
    Industrial Engineers $101,380
    Mechanical Engineers $103,330
    Engineers, All Other $116,260
    Electrical Engineers $123,090
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $69,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Stockton, CA is $66.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.48 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Stockton, CA is 33.1% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $82,550 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,270.