As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Highway Engineer in Acampo, CA is $74,153, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,426 weekly, or $6,179 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Highway Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Highway Engineer in Acampo, CA vary widely, spanning from $64,116 to $85,047. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,899) and 75th percentile ($79,855), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,047 per year. This $10,956 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Equipment Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Acampo Highway Engineer often earn 3.1% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Highway Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $64,116 Acampo, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $68,899 Acampo, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $74,153 Acampo, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $79,855 Acampo, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $85,047 Acampo, CA April 01, 2026
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What is a Highway Engineer ?

Highway engineering is an engineering discipline branching from civil engineering that involves the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and tunnels to ensure safe and effective transportation of people and goods. Highway engineering became prominent towards the latter half of the 20th Century after World War II. Standards of highway engineering are continuously being improved. Highway engineers must take into account future traffic flows, design of highway intersections/interchanges, geometric alignment and design, highway pavement materials and design...

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  1. This Job:

    Highway Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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83995
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Highway Engineer in Acampo, CA. The base salary for Highway Engineer ranges from $68,899 to $79,855 with the average base salary of $74,153. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,720 to $93,770 with the average total cash compensation of $83,995.
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About Acampo, California    Acampo is a small census-designated place (CDP) just north of Lodi in San Joaquin County, California, United States. It is the childhood home of Kamal....More

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

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