Tech Salaries in Sacramento, CA 2025 -- 49 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Sacramento, CA earn a median salary of $139,640, which is 2.7% above the national median of $135,980. The higher compensation reflects the area's competitive tech market and cost of living.

All Tech Salaries in Sacramento, CA

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Database Architects	$169,310	$128,510	$187,480	230
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$166,770	$156,870	$175,940	160
Petroleum Engineers	$166,570	$146,760	$186,440	70
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$142,460	$118,790	$171,550	900
Computer Network Architects	$141,350	$108,460	$170,220	580
Software Developers	$139,640	$126,650	$170,240	7,460
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$139,210	$115,440	$185,340	140
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$137,540	$103,490	$153,460	240
Electrical Engineers	$136,190	$104,270	$171,570	1,420
Information Security Analysts	$133,570	$101,170	$169,490	570
Environmental Engineers	$133,240	$111,770	$150,120	1,200
Aerospace Engineers	$132,230	$123,540	$175,250	200
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$130,820	$100,990	$135,490	200
Civil Engineers	$130,150	$100,270	$159,360	5,590
Materials Engineers	$130,040	$109,260	$137,540	100
Surveyors	$128,600	$93,070	$143,400	370
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$128,300	$103,090	$128,310	130
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$125,980	$98,200	$152,420	640
Engineers, All Other	$124,220	$85,010	$143,100	1,390
Computer Systems Analysts	$122,330	$93,940	$138,380	3,170
Mechanical Engineers	$120,970	$100,410	$141,560	1,480
Database Administrators	$120,500	$83,720	$147,890	410
Statisticians	$117,870	$97,950	$125,780	140
Actuaries	$116,580	$98,090	$135,060	110
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$112,840	$79,900	$154,490	480
Computer Occupations, All Other	$110,980	$76,710	$151,840	2,700
Industrial Engineers	$110,190	$88,000	$140,890	910
Computer User Support Specialists	$106,040	$82,020	$122,750	13,820
Landscape Architects	$106,030	$76,600	$141,080	150
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$104,800	$87,560	$133,760	1,330
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$104,410	$78,030	$132,280	930
Operations Research Analysts	$104,210	$83,490	$131,410	510
Data Scientists	$103,700	$88,990	$124,800	2,710
Computer Programmers	$102,600	$84,010	$130,980	580
Web Developers	$98,560	$77,220	$131,930	190
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$84,690	$67,380	$96,860	550
Computer Network Support Specialists	$83,420	$66,060	$107,860	590
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$81,120	$61,460	$107,570	250
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$81,070	$65,570	$108,060	220
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$79,800	$61,580	$85,510	460
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$78,590	$71,320	$95,380	40
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$78,190	$59,010	$99,500	90
Drafters, All Other	$78,020	$62,150	$93,540	100
Mechanical Drafters	$77,790	$63,050	$99,530	180
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$76,950	$61,140	$98,510	850
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$76,950	$68,040	$96,310	190
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$75,770	$50,650	$80,390	190
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$67,310	$52,000	$81,790	50
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,560	$49,620	$75,360	190

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Sacramento, CA?

The highest paying tech jobs in Sacramento, CA are Database Architects ($169,310 median), Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers ($166,770 median), Petroleum Engineers ($166,570 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Sacramento, CA?

Software developers in Sacramento, CA earn a median salary of $139,640, with salaries ranging from $126,650 at the 25th percentile to $170,240 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 7,460 software developers are employed in the area.