Energy Engineers Salary in California
Energy Engineers in California earn a median of $130,850 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Engineers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($122,930)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 28,610
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,950; the top 10% earn over $212,130. Nationally the range is $66,810 to $189,950.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$122,500 median in California (broader BLS group)
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- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$131,540 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineers$130,410 median in California
- Solar Energy Systems Engineers$130,850 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83,490 median in California
Energy Engineers pay in California
How much do energy engineers make in California?
The median is $130,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,950 and the top 10% earn over $212,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for energy engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $122,930). Living costs are not included.