May 2025 OEWS estimate
Electrical Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA
The median annual salary is $187,060, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$187,060
Mean annual salary
$189,370
Employment estimate
4,160
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $187,060 |
| Mean annual salary | $189,370 |
| 10th percentile | $116,900 |
| 25th percentile | $157,150 |
| 50th percentile | $187,060 |
| 75th percentile | $218,170 |
| 90th percentile | $258,100 |
Compared with the U.S.
- San Jose, CA median
- $187,060
- U.S. median
- $120,630
- Difference
- 55.1%
What the data shows
- Electrical Engineers in San Jose, CA earn 55.1% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $157,150–$218,170.
- BLS estimates employment at 4,160 workers in this metro area.