Electrical Engineer salary in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA

How much does a Electrical Engineer make in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$187,060

Median $187,060
Low $116,900High $258,100

Based on 4,160 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$116,900
25th percentile
$157,150
75th percentile
$218,170
90th percentile
$258,100

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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