FY 2025-2026 Data

Civil Engineers Salary in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA, CA

Official H1B prevailing wage data for Civil Engineers (SOC 17-2051) in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metropolitan area.

Median Annual Wage (L2)
$100,131

Most common H1B wage level

Entry Level (L1)
$81,349

For junior positions

Location Tier
Tier 3

Standard Metro Area

Detailed Wage Levels
Breakdown of hourly and annual prevailing wages for all experience levels.
LevelExperienceHourly RateAnnual Salary
Level 1Entry Level$39.11/hr$81,349
Level 2Qualified$48.14/hr$100,131
Level 3Experienced$57.17/hr$118,914
Level 4Fully Competent$66.2/hr$137,696

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