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

California Department of Transportation pays a median H-1B base salary of $85,698 for Transportation Engineer (Electrical), across 30 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$85,698

Average wage

$89,421

Range

$82,998–$113,148

25th–90th pct

Certified LCAs

30

Salary distribution

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

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$69,101
25th
$82,998
Median
$85,698
Average
$89,421
90th
$113,148
Highest
$116,544

Based on 30 certified base wages, annualized.

Filings by year

2
FY21
3
FY22
6
FY23
10
FY24
7
FY25
2
FY26

Top locations for this role

LocationLCAsMedian
San Diego, CA5$84,852
Oakland, CA5$86,544
Sacramento, CA4$89,748
Marysville, CA3$116,544
Fresno, CA2$84,462
Monterey, CA2$86,916
Rancho Cordova, CA2$91,668
Ripon, CA2$84,852