Last Updated Aug 2026
Sacramento, CA
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California Department of Transportation — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
California Department of Transportation H1B Salaries
California Department of Transportation H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2026)
$70k
$110k
$140k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation Engineer (Civil) | 312 | $61,176 | $90,331 | $137,244 |
| Transportation Engineer (Electrical) | 38 | $66,480 | $84,852 | $116,544 |
| Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans | 34 | $91,572 | $107,832 | $137,244 |
| Research Data Analyst Ii | 13 | $67,824 | $77,436 | $79,764 |
| Transportation Engineer, Civil | 10 | $73,236 | $91,572 | $91,572 |
| Associate Governmental Program Analyst | 7 | $56,085 | $68,208 | $72,372 |
| Environmental Scientist | 5 | $51,228 | $78,792 | $81,552 |
| Transportation Planner | 5 | $63,756 | $71,016 | $73,152 |
| Associate Transportation Planner | 5 | $76,644 | $82,896 | $87,936 |
| Research Data Analyst I | 5 | $57,828 | $62,544 | $64,416 |
| Information Technology Specialist I | 5 | $76,740 | $86,364 | $88,956 |
| Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans | 5 | $129,217 | $158,676 | $166,704 |
| Analyst Ii | 4 | $72,372 | $72,372 | $72,372 |
| Senior Transportation Planner | 3 | $77,940 | $77,940 | $98,160 |
| Principal Transportation Engineer, Caltrans | 3 | $174,324 | $177,816 | $177,816 |
| Research Data Specialist I | 3 | $78,660 | $78,660 | $83,460 |
| Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) | 2 | $58,884 | $80,250 | $101,616 |
| Research Data Specialist Ii | 2 | $89,004 | $90,342 | $91,680 |
| Transportation Engineering Technician | 2 | $49,200 | $51,210 | $53,220 |
| Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) | 1 | $88,032 | $88,032 | $88,032 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, California | 127 | $50,568 | $92,952 | $177,816 |
| Oakland, California | 90 | $51,228 | $89,136 | $130,632 |
| Marysville, California | 44 | $57,828 | $89,058 | $116,544 |
| Stockton, California | 27 | $64,416 | $92,952 | $137,244 |
| San Diego, California | 24 | $49,200 | $83,616 | $113,148 |
| Redding, California | 17 | $69,101 | $86,544 | $137,244 |
| Fresno, California | 16 | $74,100 | $86,544 | $106,752 |
| San Luis Obispo, California | 13 | $53,220 | $86,544 | $106,752 |
| Los Angeles, California | 12 | $70,188 | $89,454 | $123,732 |
| Eureka, California | 11 | $70,044 | $86,544 | $103,644 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
California Department of Transportation pays a median H-1B salary of $89,136 for sponsored positions, with an average of $92,235. The average prevailing wage across California Department of Transportation's filings is $92,557. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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