El Centro engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the El Centro, CA metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$106,380
El Centro
Top earners
$157,600
Higher end
vs national
-12% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
CA
California
Engineers in the El Centro, CA metro earn an estimated $106,380, -12% vs national, with top earners near $157,600. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in El Centro
Estimated pay for each discipline in El Centro. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $166,020 | $220,580 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $106,380 | $157,600 | Verified |
What affects engineering pay in El Centro
- ▹Local market. El Centro pay runs -12% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the California statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than El Centro, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in El Centro — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 1 engineering occupations in El Centro, CA, weighted by local employment (110 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →