salary$122,160 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Salinas, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$75,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,060per year
Jobs in the area250people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Salinas?
OK. Rent of $2,412 a month takes 23.7% 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 Salinas, CA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Salinas, CA area is $122,160 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $75,580 and $167,060.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Salinas?
Typical rent of $2,412 a month takes 23.7% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Salinas, CA metro area.