How much does a Drainage Project Engineer make in Sacramento, CA? The average Drainage Project Engineer salary in Sacramento, CA is $125,559 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $112,299 and $141,084. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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- 10 days ago
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- 10 days ago
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Drainage Project Engineer in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Drainage Project Engineer ranges from $112,299 to $141,084 with the average base salary of $125,559. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,726 to $146,453 with the average total cash compensation of $127,948.

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About Sacramento, California    Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

Sacramento, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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