Civil Designer Salary in San Diego, California

Civil Designer Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Civil Designer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Civil Designer in San Diego, CA is $71,650. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,635 to $81,077, with most professionals earning between $60,158 and $89,660.

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10th Percentile Civil Designer Salary $60,158 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Civil Designer Salary $65,635 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Civil Designer Salary $71,650 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Civil Designer Salary $81,077 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Civil Designer Salary $89,660 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $65,635 10% $60,158 90% $89,660 75% $81,077 $71,650 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    CAD Drafter I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Designer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    CAD Drafter III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Civil Designer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Civil Designer ranges from $65,635 to $81,077 with the average base salary of $71,650. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,635 to $81,077 with the average total cash compensation of $71,650.
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