Civil Engineers Salary
Civil Engineers in Redding, CA make a median of $126,000 a year, or about $60.58 an hour. The range runs from $76K at the entry level to $173K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.68), that's roughly $125,149 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,590/month, or 21.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $126K get you in Redding?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Redding’s Regional Price Parity (100.68). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Redding
Redding sits well above the national pay line for civil engineers, local pay runs about 25% higher than the U.S. median of $101K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,590/month, 21.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100.68) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Redding offers a genuinely strong financial position for civil engineerss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for civil engineers in metros near Redding, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $109K | $96K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $130K | $113K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $109K | $97K |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $130K | $122K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Redding, CA
Entry-level civil engineers (10th percentile) start around $76K. Mid-career wages sit at $126K. Top earners bring in $173K or more, a $97K spread from bottom to top.
Civil Engineers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Civil Engineers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $123K | +21% | 55,180 |
| Alaska | $115K | +14% | 1,670 |
| Washington | $110K | +9% | 12,590 |
| Massachusetts | $107K | +6% | 9,450 |
| Louisiana | $105K | +5% | 3,780 |
| Oregon | $105K | +4% | 4,890 |
| New Jersey | $105K | +4% | 6,900 |
| Nevada | $104K | +3% | 3,560 |
| New Mexico | $104K | +3% | 1,350 |
| District of Columbia | $104K | +3% | 1,650 |
| New York | $104K | +3% | 17,500 |
| Connecticut | $103K | +2% | 4,370 |
| Nebraska | $103K | +2% | 2,360 |
| South Carolina | $102K | +1% | 7,180 |
| Minnesota | $101K | +1% | 4,710 |
| Colorado | $101K | +1% | 13,290 |
| Kentucky | $101K | +0% | 2,690 |
| North Carolina | $101K | -0% | 12,810 |
| Maryland | $101K | -0% | 5,240 |
| Delaware | $100K | -1% | 920 |
| Mississippi | $100K | -1% | 1,770 |
| Illinois | $100K | -1% | 13,910 |
| Rhode Island | $99K | -2% | 1,270 |
| Alabama | $99K | -2% | 5,370 |
| Oklahoma | $99K | -2% | 2,180 |
| New Hampshire | $99K | -2% | 1,620 |
| South Dakota | $99K | -2% | 1,440 |
| Florida | $99K | -2% | 23,750 |
| Indiana | $98K | -3% | 4,030 |
| North Dakota | $98K | -3% | 1,380 |
| Idaho | $98K | -3% | 2,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $98K | -3% | 15,870 |
| Maine | $98K | -3% | 1,240 |
| Virginia | $97K | -4% | 11,350 |
| Kansas | $97K | -4% | 2,880 |
| Texas | $97K | -4% | 34,870 |
| Utah | $97K | -4% | 5,670 |
| Iowa | $96K | -4% | 2,500 |
| Ohio | $96K | -5% | 10,560 |
| Tennessee | $96K | -5% | 5,790 |
| Vermont | $96K | -5% | 770 |
| Wisconsin | $95K | -6% | 7,410 |
| Hawaii | $94K | -7% | 2,640 |
| Montana | $93K | -8% | 1,870 |
| Missouri | $93K | -8% | 5,760 |
| Michigan | $92K | -9% | 7,760 |
| Wyoming | $91K | -10% | 990 |
| Arizona | $90K | -11% | 5,940 |
| West Virginia | $87K | -14% | 1,300 |
| Arkansas | $85K | -16% | 1,870 |
| Georgia | $84K | -16% | 9,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a civil engineer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Redding?
Yes — at the median salary of $126K, rent takes 21.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,590/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for civil engineers in Redding?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new civil engineers typically earn — is $76K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,559/month. At HUD’s $1,590/month FMR, rent would take 35% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is civil engineer a high-paying job in Redding?
Local pay is 25% above the national median — $126K here vs. $101K nationally.
How does Redding compare to the national average for civil engineers?
Redding pays $126K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s +25%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.68), the purchasing-power equivalent is $125K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do civil engineers make in Redding, CA?
The median is $126,000 a year, that works out to about $61 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $75,990, and experienced civil engineers can clear $173,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $126K enough to live in Redding?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,418/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,590/month, which eats 21.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a civil engineers salary go in Redding?
Redding has a Regional Price Parity of 100.68 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median civil engineers salary is worth about $125,149 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do civil engineers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.