Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • California
Computer Hardware Engineers in California earn a median salary of $151,219 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.5% vs the national median of $155,020. An estimated 20,890 computer hardware engineers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $82,060 to $197,090 depending on location.
$151,219
Avg median salary in California
$197,090
Highest paying metro
$82,060
Lowest paying metro
20,890
Employed in California
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Computer Hardware Engineers
inComputer Hardware Engineers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $197,090 | $172,280 | $224,530 | 9,320 |
| San Francisco, CA | $172,920 | $147,540 | $212,230 | 5,090 |
| San Diego, CA | $169,230 | $132,390 | $211,090 | 3,200 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $164,970 | $131,070 | $203,200 | 160 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $164,620 | $117,930 | $201,400 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $162,960 | $134,450 | $202,000 | 80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $140,890 | $102,960 | $183,190 | 2,160 |
| Oxnard, CA | $131,440 | $107,850 | $156,310 | 320 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $126,010 | $107,270 | $146,540 | 190 |
| Riverside, CA | $82,060 | $60,850 | $130,370 | 330 |