Environmental Engineers Salary in California
Environmental Engineers in California earn a median of $130,410 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($107,110)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,550
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,790; the top 10% earn over $170,790. Nationally the range is $69,990 to $162,220.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Water Resource Specialists$210,230 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$122,500 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$130,850 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Restoration Planners$106,510 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Petroleum Engineers$143,590 median in California
- Transportation Engineers$122,500 median in California (broader BLS group)
Environmental Engineers pay in California
How much do environmental engineers make in California?
The median is $130,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,790 and the top 10% earn over $170,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for environmental engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 50 (+22% vs. the national median of $107,110). Living costs are not included.