Energy Auditors Salary in California
Energy Auditors in California earn a median of $101,290 a year, +36% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Construction and Building Inspectors”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +36% ($74,690)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,420
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,220; the top 10% earn over $161,550. Nationally the range is $47,140 to $114,200.
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Energy Auditors pay in California
How much do energy auditors make in California?
The median is $101,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,220 and the top 10% earn over $161,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for energy auditors?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+36% vs. the national median of $74,690). Living costs are not included.