As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hydraulic Engineer in Acton, CA is $64,809, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,246 weekly, or $5,401 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hydraulic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Hydraulic Engineer in Acton, CA vary widely, spanning from $49,359 to $81,488. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,722) and 75th percentile ($73,539), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,488 per year. This $16,817 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Schematic, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Acton Hydraulic Engineer often earn 2.5% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like MFG Durable to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hydraulic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $49,359 Acton, CA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $56,722 Acton, CA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $64,809 Acton, CA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $73,539 Acton, CA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hydraulic Engineer Salary $81,488 Acton, CA August 01, 2026
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What is a Hydraulic Engineer ?

Hydraulic engineering as a sub-discipline of civil engineering is concerned with the flow and conveyance of fluids, principally water and sewage. One feature of these systems is the extensive use of gravity as the motive force to cause the movement of the fluids. This area of civil engineering is intimately related to the design of bridges, dams, channels, canals, and levees, and to both sanitary and environmental engineering. Hydraulic engineering is the application of the principles of fluid mechanics to problems dealing with the collection, storage, control, transport, regulation, measurem...

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  1. This Job:

    Hydraulic Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Hydraulic Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Hydraulic Engineer in Acton, CA. The base salary for Hydraulic Engineer ranges from $56,722 to $73,539 with the average base salary of $64,809. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,535 to $78,397 with the average total cash compensation of $69,134.

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About Acton, California    Acton is an unincorporated census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, near the Antelope Valley. According to the 2010 census, Acton h....More

Acton, California  area prices were up 3.2% from a year ago

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