Skip to contentSkip to footer
      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      Caltrans

      Is this your company?

      Caltrans reviews

      Good place to work - good people - Associate Transportation Planner Caltrans Employee Review

      3.0
      Sep 6, 2015
      Associate transportation planner
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - The Department is changing, making it a dynamic place to work - More promotional opportunities than most public agencies - Significant amount of training is available to employees - Malcolm is a great Director, one of the best the Department has had in ages

      Cons

      - The amount you make at Caltrans depends not on the work you do, but the bargaining unit you are with. - Planners and ROW agents are significantly underpaid compared to other agencies. - Bureaucracy and antiquated management structure

      Explore other reviews about Caltrans

      5.0
      Jun 19, 2026
      Information technology associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      You'll learn a lot, good place to start as an ITA..

      Cons

      The pay for state might not be that great.

      3.0
      Jun 5, 2026
      Analyst ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Stable, chances for advancement (dependent on location), more time off the longer you stick around

      Cons

      Heavy red tape, Analysts may be tasked with supporting way too many needy employees from their own and other units, low morale as a result.

      See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All
      Related searches: Caltrans jobs | Caltrans salaries | Caltrans benefits | Caltrans interviews
      Caltrans reviewsCaltrans Associate Transportation Planner reviewsCaltrans review