How much does an environmental engineer make in California?
$130,400a year
Median yearly pay for environmental engineers in California. That is $62.70 an hour or $10,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.70
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,790Median: $130,400Highest 10%: $170,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,790 | $38.36 | |
| 25th | $95,950 | $46.13 | |
| Median | $130,400 | $62.70 | |
| 75th | $148,700 | $71.47 | |
| 90th | $170,800 | $82.11 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $141,600 |
| Redding, CA | $140,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $138,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $138,700 |
| Vallejo, CA | $136,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $133,200 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $130,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $129,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $127,900 |
| Salinas, CA | $126,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $125,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $124,900 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $122,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $119,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $119,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $118,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $117,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental engineers.
| 1. Louisiana | $130,500 |
| 2. California | $130,400 |
| 3. Oregon | $127,100 |
| 4. Washington | $125,500 |
| 5. Texas | $123,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental engineer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $62.70 ($130,400 a year).
Do environmental engineers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $130,400 against $107,100 nationally, 22% more.
Where does California rank for environmental engineer pay?
California ranks 2 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays environmental engineers the most?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, with a median of $141,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.