Professional Engineer Salary in San Francisco, CA

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How much does a Professional Engineer make in San Francisco, CA? The average Professional Engineer salary in San Francisco, CA is $134,683 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $123,383 and $149,495. 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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Electrical Professional Engineer

Griner Engineering - Saint Petersburg , FL

Possess a Florida Professional Engineer license. You have working knowledge of National Electrical Codes (NEC), Florida Building Codes (FBC), and local codes. You are proficient in using Revit and ...

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Water Resources Engineer / Professional Engineering / Billings MT

Northern Engineering & Consulting - Spokane , WA

We are currently seeking a seasoned Water Resources Engineer (Professional Engineer - P.E.) to join our team in Billings, Montana. In this role, you will provide expert technical guidance for various ...

ZipRecruiter - 21 days ago

Professional Engineer

MNS Engineers Inc - Santa Barbara , CA

Professional Engineer or EIT License in California * Engaged in life-long learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues. * Valid California Driver License MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * 3 ...

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Professional Engineer

Krazan & Associates, Inc. - Corona , CA

The Professional Engineer will support and assist our geotechnical engineering and Construction Testing & Inspection staff as directed. Position Responsibilities: * Conducts a variety of field ...

LinkedIn - 30 days ago

Professional Engineer - Roadway

Horrocks Engineers, Inc. - Albuquerque , NM

As a Professional Engineer for Roadway, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish. Responsibilities, Expectations, and Duties: * Design and analysis of ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 29 days ago

Civil/Coastal Professional Engineer

Noble Consultants, Inc. - Irvine , CA

Professional Civil Engineer in the Engineering Division; focused on continuing career as a technical expert and/or project manager for Civil Works. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who can ...

LinkedIn - 56 days ago

What does a Professional Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Professional Engineer

Participate in industry organizations to stay current with business trends and develop business opportunities.

December 21, 2022

Review temporary encroachment permits and recommend approval or require design changes for work in the State right-of-way, traffic impact studies, to ensure designs meet department standards.

February 17, 2023

Attend public meetings, public forums and open-house events to discuss project details and answer questions from the public, as required.

April 26, 2023

Prepare project specifications, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, project schedules, and other duties as directed by the Project Manager.

May 06, 2023

Demonstrated IT experience working with a broad range network and telecommunications hardware and software with centralized management in an enterprise environment.

May 13, 2023

Assists with communication of work scope changes with clients, preparation of contract change orders, obtaining work scope changes and approvals from clients with written authorizations.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Professional Engineer in San Francisco, CA

Average Base Salary

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123383

149495

134683

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127656

158002

140195

What is the average salary for Professional Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Professional Engineer in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Professional Engineer ranges from $123,383 to $149,495 with the average base salary of $134,683. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,656 to $158,002 with the average total cash compensation of $140,195.

View Average Salary for Professional Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$134,683	$123,383 - $149,495
Bonus	$5,512	$4,273 - $8,507
Total Pay	$140,195	$127,656 - $158,002

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Professional Engineer Salary Near San Francisco, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,383 - $149,495	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,422 - $145,907	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,422 - $145,907	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,045 - $134,545	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,225 - $145,668	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,019 - $135,726	COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA

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About San Francisco, California

San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay within its boundaries. Several picturesque islands—Alcatraz, Treasure Island and the adjacent Yerba Buena Island, and small portions of Alameda Island, Red Rock Island, and Angel Island—are part of the city. Also included are the uninhabited Farallon Islands, 27 miles (43 km) offshore in the Pacific Ocean. The mainland within the city limits roughly forms a "seven-by-seven-mile square", a common local collo...

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