DOL Median (San Jose, CA)
$78,998
vs National
+41.1%
National: $56,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,038
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,998
+41.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$56,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in San Jose, CA earns $78,998 in nominal terms, which is 41.1% above the national average of $56,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,038 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Jose, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | $100,500 | 1 |
| FEI COMPANY | $84,670 | 11 |
| Harmonic, Inc. | $82,000 | 2 |
| Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | $74,693 | 7 |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | $71,635 | 2 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | $62,535 | 3 |
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How much does a Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians make in San Jose, CA?
The median Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is $78,998 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is San Jose, CA a good place to work as a Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
A Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in San Jose, CA earns 41.1% more than the national median of $56,000, or $57,038 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.