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Tech Salaries in San Diego, CA

Government-verified salary data for 52 tech occupations in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$118,100
Median Tech Salary
96,660
Tech Employment
52
Occupations

Highest Paid Tech Roles

Computer Hardware Engineers
$174,440
Software Developers
$163,270
Computer Network Architects
$157,700
Database Architects
$156,800
Mathematicians
$156,480
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
$156,480
Aerospace Engineers
$135,010
Computer Programmers
$134,130
Engineers, All Other
$132,790
Information Security Analysts
$132,120

How San Diego, CA Compares

Software developers in San Diego, CA earn a median salary of $163,270, which is 20.1% 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 San Diego, CA

Role Median P25 P75 Employment
Computer Hardware Engineers$174,440$133,890$218,1503,330
Software Developers$163,270$128,590$193,98020,610
Computer Network Architects$157,700$114,840$180,5201,490
Database Architects$156,800$125,610$178,560390
Mathematicians$156,480$124,340$156,48040
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$156,480$125,980$178,5003,450
Aerospace Engineers$135,010$114,730$164,110800
Computer Programmers$134,130$101,360$163,9901,600
Engineers, All Other$132,790$102,810$166,0003,570
Information Security Analysts$132,120$102,320$167,4801,330
Statisticians$131,860$98,260$161,220210
Data Scientists$130,990$93,420$164,1602,830
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$128,270$102,270$150,290410
Computer Occupations, All Other$127,600$83,350$156,4807,340
Electrical Engineers$127,270$93,660$162,3402,400
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$124,740$94,750$151,740300
Materials Engineers$124,180$93,200$135,590260
Web and Digital Interface Designers$123,850$80,020$168,9501,270
Mechanical Engineers$121,750$96,860$151,9203,370
Computer and Information Research Scientists$121,530$96,180$156,4801,680
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$120,210$87,000$142,2302,280
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$120,040$94,130$151,8901,280
Environmental Engineers$119,390$85,010$133,240540
Computer Systems Analysts$119,090$99,250$149,2905,760
Industrial Engineers$119,050$96,600$137,8803,990
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$118,100$103,360$137,24090
Civil Engineers$108,900$93,650$133,4505,620
Actuaries$107,890$93,090$176,65060
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$107,590$86,680$130,32050
Database Administrators$106,820$73,290$140,610730
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$105,170$86,070$127,5702,510
Surveyors$102,210$83,260$130,450430
Operations Research Analysts$99,230$80,630$131,0601,280
Web Developers$98,300$79,250$135,570520
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$92,480$66,040$114,7301,450
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$92,360$78,730$99,160--
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$91,620$72,490$123,5101,980
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$91,600$64,440$109,800140
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$86,280$61,120$99,040110
Mechanical Drafters$83,550$68,470$107,380370
Landscape Architects$83,190$74,020$124,180210
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80,840$61,900$95,470700
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$80,250$60,220$96,900160
Computer Network Support Specialists$79,270$55,480$94,600990
Architectural and Civil Drafters$78,340$62,030$93,2101,130
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$78,110$59,630$100,640440
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,800$64,150$87,470320
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$74,520$62,800$98,150310
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,250$55,590$88,850790
Computer User Support Specialists$74,020$60,620$86,2205,260
Drafters, All Other$73,880$63,230$88,940140
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,020$47,410$61,650340

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in San Diego, CA?
The highest paying tech jobs in San Diego, CA are Computer Hardware Engineers ($174,440 median), Software Developers ($163,270 median), Computer Network Architects ($157,700 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.
How much do software engineers make in San Diego, CA?
Software developers in San Diego, CA earn a median salary of $163,270, with salaries ranging from $128,590 at the 25th percentile to $193,980 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 20,610 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.