How much does a computer make in San Diego?
$53,520a year
Median yearly pay for computers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $25.73 an hour or $4,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.73
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 222
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,660Median: $53,520Highest 10%: $78,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| 25th | $44,560 | $21.42 | |
| Median | $53,520 | $25.73 | |
| 75th | $67,000 | $32.21 | |
| 90th | $78,840 | $37.90 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for computers.
| Modesto, CA | $61,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,340 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,780 |
| San Jose, CA | $59,050 |
| Stockton, CA | $57,720 |
| Sacramento, CA | $51,240 |
| Chico, CA | $50,840 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,930 |
| Visalia, CA | $49,060 |
| Fresno, CA | $47,800 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,840 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,600 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $46,260 |
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Salaries for every job in San Diego, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a computer make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $25.73 ($53,520 a year).
Do computers make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $53,520 against $47,810 nationally, 12% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $58,280, so San Diego pays 8% less.
Where does San Diego rank for computer pay?
28 of 222 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,840 or more.
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.