May 2025 OEWS estimate
Civil Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA
The median annual salary is $130,280, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$130,280
Mean annual salary
$137,910
Employment estimate
3,170
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $130,280 |
| Mean annual salary | $137,910 |
| 10th percentile | $81,790 |
| 25th percentile | $100,300 |
| 50th percentile | $130,280 |
| 75th percentile | $166,320 |
| 90th percentile | $205,330 |
Compared with the U.S.
- San Jose, CA median
- $130,280
- U.S. median
- $100,840
- Difference
- 29.2%
What the data shows
- Civil Engineers in San Jose, CA earn 29.2% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $100,300–$166,320.
- BLS estimates employment at 3,170 workers in this metro area.