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Civil Engineer Salary in Sacramento, California

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$95,890/ year

Median Civil Engineer in Sacramento, CA

$58,220
10th
$71,000
25th
$95,890
Median
$125,000
75th
$152,500
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$95,890
Total compensation (est.)
$110,273
Bonus range
$3,550 – $15,000
Mean salary
$101,643

How This Compares

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Sacramento, CA median
$95,890
California median
$97,808-2.0%
National median
$95,890

Cost of living in Sacramento is 0% below the national average. Salary of $95,890 here is equivalent to $95,890 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$69,041-28.0%
3-5 years
$87,260-9.0%
6-10 years
$107,397+12.0%
10+ years
$132,328+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$84,383-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$95,890
Enterprise (5,000+)
$113,150+18.0%

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Civil Engineer Salaries in Nearby Cities

Los Angeles, CA$144,794/yr
San Diego, CA$138,082/yr
San Jose, CA$170,684/yr
San Francisco, CA$177,397/yr
Fresno, CA$95,890/yr

Related Jobs in Sacramento

Electrician$61,590/yr
Plumber$61,550/yr
HVAC Technician$57,300/yr
Carpenter$56,590/yr
Welder$47,010/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$46/hr
Monthly gross$7,991/mo
25th percentile$71,000/yr
75th percentile$125,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

California Unemployment

Dec 2025

5.5%-0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Civil Engineer salary in Sacramento?

The median Civil Engineer salary in Sacramento is $95,890 per year, with a range from $71,000 at the 25th percentile to $125,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Civil Engineer pay in Sacramento compare to the national average?

Civil Engineer salaries in Sacramento are 0% above the national median of $95,890. After adjusting for Sacramento's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $95,890 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Civil Engineer salaries in Sacramento?

In Sacramento, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Civil Engineer roles start around $58,220, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $152,500 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Sacramento a good place for Civil Engineer jobs?

Sacramento offers a Civil Engineer median of $95,890, which is 0% above the US median of $95,890. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Sacramento is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Civil Engineer salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Civil Engineer in Sacramento is $125,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.