Transportation Engineers Salary in California
Transportation Engineers in California earn a median of $122,500 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Civil Engineers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $122,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 55,180
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,980; the top 10% earn over $175,940. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Civil Engineers$122,500 median in California
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$122,500 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$130,850 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineers$130,410 median in California
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$158,130 median in California
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83,490 median in California
Transportation Engineers pay in California
How much do transportation engineers make in California?
The median is $122,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,980 and the top 10% earn over $175,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for transportation engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+21% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.