How much does a computer make in San Francisco?
$60,780a year
Median yearly pay for computers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $29.22 an hour or $5,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.22
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 222
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,900Median: $60,780Highest 10%: $80,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 25th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| Median | $60,780 | $29.22 | |
| 75th | $74,420 | $35.78 | |
| 90th | $80,460 | $38.68 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for computers.
| Modesto, CA | $61,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,340 |
| 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 |
| 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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How much does a computer make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $29.22 ($60,780 a year).
Do computers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $60,780 against $47,810 nationally, 27% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $58,280, so San Francisco pays 4% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for computer pay?
7 of 222 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,460 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.