2026 reference

California Architecture and Engineering salary, ages 45-49

U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners

In California, the 2026 reference median salary for full-time wage earners in Architecture and Engineering ages 45-49 is $137,059. The top 10% earn at least $269,915 and the top 25% at least $197,220; the bottom 25% earn at most $99,968 and the bottom 10% at most $61,250. Average $164,368. U.S. Census ACS 1-year 2024 PUMS · full-time, year-round wage earners, released 2025-10-16.

Salary distribution

Typical earnings for Architecture and Engineering, ages 45-49 United States (California)

  1. Top 10% earn at least$269,915
  2. Top 25% earn at least$197,220
  3. Middle (median)half earn more, half less$137,059
  4. Bottom 25% earn at most$99,968
  5. Bottom 10% earn at most$61,250
  6. Averagetotal income ÷ people$164,368

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