Architecture and Engineering Occupations Salary in California
Ranked #3 of 51 · CA
20.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $128,910 ≈ $62/hr
Median annual salary $124,010
Employment 327,600
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $68,050P25 $89,140 Median $124,010P75 $162,810P90 $205,930
About 80% of architecture and engineering occupationss in California earn between $68,050 and $205,930. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean architecture and engineering occupations salary in California is $128,910, about 20.7% above the U.S. average ($106,830). That works out to roughly $62/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $163,920 | $162,460 | 48,280 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $131,120 | $140,180 | 52,680 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $130,220 | $133,220 | 1,460 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $125,890 | $126,350 | 20,270 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $122,970 | $123,290 | 3,030 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $118,100 | $123,540 | 39,180 |
| Yuba City, CA | $114,280 | $112,820 | 840 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $110,940 | $115,200 | 7,290 |
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