Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $11,437 to $14,315 | $137,244 to $171,780 |
| L | $11,437 to $14,315 | $137,244 to $171,780 |
| S | $11,437 to $14,315 | $137,244 to $171,780 |
Representation
Bargaining Unit U09.
Where these jobs are
1,419 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 1,401 |
| High-Speed Rail Authority | 17 |
| Transportation Commission | 1 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Civil Engineers across all California employers was $122,500 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $137,244 to $171,780 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)