salary$122,510 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Vallejo, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,240per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,670per year
Jobs in the area300people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Vallejo?
OK. Rent of $2,492 a month takes 24.4% 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 Vallejo, CA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Vallejo, CA area is $122,510 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $77,240 and $163,670.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Vallejo?
Typical rent of $2,492 a month takes 24.4% 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 Vallejo, CA metro area.