How Much Does a Highway Engineer Make in San Jose, CA ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Highway Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA

As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Highway Engineer in San Jose, CA is $87,470, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,682 weekly, or $7,289 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Highway Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Highway Engineer in San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $75,669 to $100,334. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,293) and 75th percentile ($94,203), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,334 per year. This $12,910 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, San Jose Highway Engineer often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 statewide for Highway Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $75,669 San Jose, CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $81,293 San Jose, CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $87,470 San Jose, CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $94,203 San Jose, CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $100,334 San Jose, CA May 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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    Highway Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 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 Highway Engineer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Highway Engineer ranges from $81,293 to $94,203 with the average base salary of $87,470. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,523 to $110,860 with the average total cash compensation of $99,308.
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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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