Civil Engineer Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median civil engineer in the Los Angeles area earns $108,640 a year ($52.23 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($100,840) and 11% below the California median ($122,500). Half of the 16,340 civil engineers there earn between $84,480 and $141,560.
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,860 | $77,980 | $68,240 |
| 25th percentile | $84,480 | $96,590 | $79,930 |
| Median | $108,640 | $122,500 | $100,840 |
| 75th percentile | $141,560 | $149,350 | $129,680 |
| 90th percentile | $170,670 | $175,940 | $163,220 |
| Average | $120,120 | $124,540 | $108,670 |
| Jobs | 16,340 | 55,180 | 367,840 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for civil engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($130,280).
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Check my payCivil engineer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $130,280
- San Francisco, CA: $130,160
- Sacramento, CA: $130,150
- Seattle, WA: $116,480
- Boston, MA: $107,670
- New York, NY: $107,330
- Portland, OR: $106,280
- Las Vegas, NV: $106,110
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Similar jobs in Los Angeles, CA
- Industrial Engineer: $113,040
- Mechanical Engineer: $123,900
- Electrical Engineer: $139,780
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.