Computer Programmers Salary in California
Ranked #5 of 46 · CA
14% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $119,900 ≈ $58/hr
Median annual salary $116,760
Employment 11,340
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $70,310P25 $83,490 Median $116,760P75 $148,740P90 $172,300
About 80% of computer programmerss in California earn between $70,310 and $172,300. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean computer programmers salary in California is $119,900, about 14% above the U.S. average ($105,170). That works out to roughly $58/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $154,920 | $150,780 | 980 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $134,130 | $129,530 | 1,600 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $132,850 | $128,360 | 90 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,730 | $127,030 | 2,440 |
| Visalia, CA | $121,710 | $105,690 | 40 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $114,110 | $113,250 | 90 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $109,690 | $108,440 | 140 |
| Vallejo, CA | $108,830 | $105,130 | 30 |