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California Department of Transportation Transportation Engineer (Civil) H-1B Salary

California Department of Transportation pays a median H-1B base salary of $92,952 for Transportation Engineer (Civil), across 275 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$92,952

Average wage

$93,652

Range

$86,544–$106,752

25th–90th pct

Certified LCAs

275

Salary distribution

Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$69,101
25th
$86,544
Median
$92,952
Average
$93,652
90th
$106,752
Highest
$116,544

Based on 275 certified base wages, annualized.

Filings by year

13
FY20
20
FY21
26
FY22
39
FY23
56
FY24
92
FY25
29
FY26

Top locations for this role

LocationLCAsMedian
Sacramento, CA57$92,952
Oakland, CA47$92,952
Marysville, CA28$94,116
Stockton, CA15$92,952
Redding, CA13$86,544
San Diego, CA12$89,748
Fresno, CA12$89,748
Eureka, CA10$87,840