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Environmental Engineers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Environmental Engineers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$130,410
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.2% vs 2024
$125,870
Mean Salary
$130,410
Median Salary
$62.70
Hourly Rate
4,550 people work as Environmental Engineers in California
Environmental Engineers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Environmental Engineers in California earn a median salary of $130,410 per year ($10,867/month).
This is 25.3% above the national average of $104,071.
California ranks #2 out of 50 states for Environmental Engineers pay.
Approximately 4,550 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Environmental Engineers
Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Engineering and Technology
4.55
Mathematics
4.14
Chemistry
3.95
English Language
3.91
Design
3.82
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(63.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Environmental Engineers in California
Salaries for Environmental Engineers in California range from $79,790 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $170,790 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $95,950 and $148,650.
How much do Environmental Engineers make in California?
The median annual salary for Environmental Engineers in California is $130,410 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $125,870.
What is the salary range for a Environmental Engineers in California?
Salaries for Environmental Engineers in California range from $79,790 at the 10th percentile to $170,790 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $95,950 and $148,650.
What is the starting salary for a Environmental Engineers in California?
Entry-level Environmental Engineers positions in California typically start around $79,790 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $95,950 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Environmental Engineers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,550 people are employed as Environmental Engineers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Environmental Engineers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Environmental Engineers in California is approximately $62.70 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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