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Water Resources Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 19 open job postings for Water Resources Engineer roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Water Resources Engineer postings in California

  1. Water Resources Engineer (PE)Hire Finder RPO · Clovis, CA · $185K–$227K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Senior Water Resources EngineerENGEO · San Ramon, CA · $135K–$175K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Water Resources Engineer - Mid Level02626fba 9639 4f80 Bd5e 003b6d206987 · Oakland, CA · $120K–$155K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCESDepartment of Water Resources · Sacramento, CA · $9,712–$12,152/mo · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  5. Water Resources EngineerWilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects · San Bernardino, CA · $100K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
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Water Resources Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$113K median, $93.1K–$140K typical, 185 postingsUnited States: middle half $93.1K–$140K, median $113K
  2. Canada$119K median, $116K–$145K typical, 29 postingsCanada: middle half $116K–$145K, median $119K
  3. Colorado$115K median, $85.3K–$132K typical, 17 postingsColorado: middle half $85.3K–$132K, median $115K
  4. Virginia$109K median, $94K–$135K typical, 16 postingsVirginia: middle half $94K–$135K, median $109K
  5. Denver, CO$115K median, $85.3K–$132K typical, 16 postingsDenver, CO: middle half $85.3K–$132K, median $115K
  6. Minnesota$108K median, $93.1K–$113K typical, 13 postingsMinnesota: middle half $93.1K–$113K, median $108K
  7. Ontario, Canada$119K median, $112K–$119K typical, 11 postingsOntario, Canada: middle half $112K–$119K, median $119K
  8. Texas$100K median, $73.3K–$120K typical, 8 postingsTexas: middle half $73.3K–$120K, median $100K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Water Resources Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Water Resources Engineer jobs in California is $112K a year, from 19 job postings with pay at 14 companies.

What is the typical Water Resources Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $102K–$141K. The top 10% list $170K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $90K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Water Resources Engineer jobs?

The median here is $112K, against $113K across all 218 postings for the role.

How many Water Resources Engineer jobs in California list pay?

19 open postings at 14 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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