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How much does a Civil Engineer make in California?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.484 salaries reported, updated at April 17, 2021
$98,588
per year
The average salary for a civil engineer is $98,588 per year in California.
13% higher
than national averageMost common benefits
- Health insurance
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
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Salaries by years of experience in California
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Highest paying cities in California for Civil Engineers
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for civil engineers
Most recommended skill
Project Engineering
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 77.73% since 2018. Civil Engineers with this skill earn +18.62% more than the average base salary, which is $98,588 per year.
Top companies hiring civil engineers with the recommended skill
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Information tooltip for top fields of study.
Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Engineering Degree | +7.32% | 276 jobs | 620  |
Electrical Engineering Degree | +22.70% | 6 jobs | 7 |
Information tooltip for top licenses.
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Fundamentals of Engineering | +6.52% | 110 jobs | 319 |
Most common benefits for Civil Engineers
- Health insurance
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Wellness program
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible spending account
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Salary satisfaction
61% of Civil engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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