Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $291,660 +70.4% vs national
Median hourly $140.22
10th percentile $164,400
90th percentile $377,060
Employed locally 19,070
National median $171,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $164,400
    25th
    $219,860
    50th (median)
    $291,660
    75th
    $319,540
    90th
    $377,060

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Systems Managers salary vs area income 185% Median Computer and Information Systems Managers salary is 85% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer and Information Systems Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $221,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $212,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $212,400
    California $211,340
    New York $209,980
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $207,150

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Systems Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $221,810
    California $211,340
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $207,150
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $200,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $193,370
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $191,410

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $162,480
    Managers, All Other $215,120
    Financial Managers $218,920
    Sales Managers $200,450
    Marketing Managers $228,580
    Architectural and Engineering Managers $226,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer and Information Systems Managers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in San Jose, CA is $140.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $181.28 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Computer and Information Systems Managers salaries?

    The median Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in San Jose, CA is 70.4% above the national median of $171,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer and Information Systems Managers in San Jose?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Systems Managers (10th percentile) earn around $164,400 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $219,860.