salary$130,150 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$175,940per year
Jobs in the area5,590people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Sacramento?
Cheap. Rent of $2,152 a month takes 19.8% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $130,150 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $81,680 and $175,940.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 a month takes 19.8% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.