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Computer Hardware Engineers average salary by city in California
- San Jose$208,700
- San Francisco$198,010
- San Diego$177,800
- Los Angeles$164,390
- Santa Cruz$159,600
- Santa Maria$154,060
- Riverside$143,240
- Oxnard$129,860
- Bakersfield$127,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $208,700 | $209,860 | $171,200 | $140,017 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $198,010 | $203,890 | $151,970 | $133,121 | 116 |
| San Diego | $177,800 | $174,440 | $133,890 | $120,349 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $164,390 | $158,530 | $131,130 | $112,430 | 114 |
| Santa Cruz | $159,600 | $169,370 | $107,120 | $109,602 | 110 |
| Santa Maria | $154,060 | $148,440 | $121,180 | $106,330 | 109 |
| Riverside | $143,240 | $134,060 | $110,140 | $99,941 | 106 |
| Oxnard | $129,860 | $127,730 | $98,160 | $92,040 | 111 |
| Bakersfield | $127,700 | $126,460 | $99,530 | $90,765 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Computer Hardware Engineers salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2061.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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