Professor salary in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA

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

Median base salary

Government data

$94,690

Median $94,690
Low $62,250High $169,410

Based on 3,130 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
$62,250
25th percentile
$82,140
75th percentile
$147,380
90th percentile
$169,410

Highest paying cities for Professor in CA

Professor job openings in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA

No Professor openings in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA right now.

Browse all jobs

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.

How we calculate salaries|Explore salaries for other roles