How much does a computer make in California?
$58,280a year
Median yearly pay for computers in California. That is $28.02 an hour or $4,857 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.02
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,660Median: $58,280Highest 10%: $75,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| 25th | $44,260 | $21.28 | |
| Median | $58,280 | $28.02 | |
| 75th | $65,000 | $31.25 | |
| 90th | $75,570 | $36.33 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Modesto, CA | $61,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,340 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,780 |
| San Jose, CA | $59,050 |
| Stockton, CA | $57,720 |
| San Diego, CA | $53,520 |
| Sacramento, CA | $51,240 |
| Chico, CA | $50,840 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,930 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $49,430 |
| Visalia, CA | $49,060 |
| Salinas, CA | $49,030 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $48,220 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,800 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,840 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,600 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $46,260 |
| Redding, CA | $44,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computers.
| 2. New Hampshire | $60,570 |
| 3. South Dakota | $59,700 |
| 4. North Dakota | $58,720 |
| 5. California | $58,280 |
| 6. New Jersey | $57,330 |
| 7. New York | $57,290 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $57,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.02 ($58,280 a year).
Do computers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $58,280 against $47,810 nationally, 22% more.
Where does California rank for computer pay?
California ranks 5 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays computers the most?
Modesto, CA, with a median of $61,750 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.