How much does a computer make in San Jose?
$59,050a year
Median yearly pay for computers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $28.39 an hour or $4,921 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.39
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 222
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,950Median: $59,050Highest 10%: $83,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,950 | $21.61 | |
| 25th | $48,070 | $23.11 | |
| Median | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| 75th | $75,230 | $36.17 | |
| 90th | $83,350 | $40.07 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for computers.
| Modesto, CA | $61,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,340 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,780 |
| 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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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a computer make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $28.39 ($59,050 a year).
Do computers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $59,050 against $47,810 nationally, 24% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $58,280, so San Jose pays 1% more.
Where does San Jose rank for computer pay?
12 of 222 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,350 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.