How much does a computer occupation make in California?
$134,400a year
Median yearly pay for computer occupations in California. That is $64.63 an hour or $11,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.63
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 80,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,340Median: $134,400Highest 10%: $222,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,340 | $28.05 | |
| 25th | $87,350 | $42.00 | |
| Median | $134,400 | $64.63 | |
| 75th | $179,700 | $86.41 | |
| 90th | $222,700 | $107.06 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $184,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $161,700 |
| Salinas, CA | $131,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $128,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $127,600 |
| Sacramento, CA | $111,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $110,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $109,700 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $108,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $106,300 |
| Vallejo, CA | $103,500 |
| El Centro, CA | $103,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $102,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $101,700 |
| Napa, CA | $99,240 |
| Yuba City, CA | $98,340 |
| Hanford, CA | $98,230 |
| Riverside, CA | $96,890 |
| Redding, CA | $89,780 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $87,530 |
| Fresno, CA | $85,130 |
| Chico, CA | $82,730 |
| Merced, CA | $78,840 |
| Visalia, CA | $78,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer occupations.
| 3. Colorado | $139,600 |
| 4. Virginia | $139,000 |
| 5. Delaware | $137,500 |
| 6. California | $134,400 |
| 7. Washington | $128,900 |
| 8. Connecticut | $127,700 |
| 9. New Mexico | $127,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer occupation make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $64.63 ($134,400 a year).
Do computer occupations make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $134,400 against $116,600 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for computer occupation pay?
California ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays computer occupations the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $184,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.