Environmental Engineers Salary in Vallejo, CA

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

Median annual salary $136,640 +31.2% vs national
Median hourly $65.69
10th percentile $78,940
90th percentile $190,590
Employed locally 30
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,940
    25th
    $86,890
    50th (median)
    $136,640
    75th
    $170,890
    90th
    $190,590

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 137% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 37% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $134,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,260

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$113,500
    Industrial Engineers$140,500
    Engineers, All Other$122,780
    Electrical Engineers$139,840
    Mechanical Engineers$111,540
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$75,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Vallejo, CA is $65.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.63 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Vallejo, CA is 31.2% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,940 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,890.