Salaries in San Jose, CA
What 30 common jobs pay in the San Jose / Silicon Valley metro area, highest to lowest median pay. Tap a job for the full range and how to tell if an offer is fair.
| Job | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $216,740 | $165,050 – $223,510 |
| Software Developer | $213,110 | $173,650 – $226,080 |
| Pharmacist | $199,040 | $158,280 – $224,830 |
| Information Security Analyst | $176,120 | $126,060 – $216,420 |
| Web Developer | $166,670 | $122,680 – $215,960 |
| Financial Analyst | $144,910 | $121,920 – $179,150 |
| Marketing Specialist | $141,960 | $97,510 – $212,330 |
| Dental Hygienist | $139,990 | $131,080 – $155,770 |
| Physical Therapist | $139,000 | $123,130 – $165,170 |
| Project Manager | $135,120 | $102,160 – $172,820 |
| Accountant | $121,700 | $96,430 – $156,700 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $112,140 | $85,150 – $153,460 |
| High School Teacher | $108,230 | $89,170 – $131,140 |
| Plumber | $107,560 | $76,040 – $155,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,860 | $83,030 – $121,840 |
| Paralegal | $99,250 | $77,610 – $119,120 |
| Graphic Designer | $97,360 | $73,990 – $127,880 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $95,320 | $84,000 – $100,950 |
| IT Support Specialist | $93,590 | $74,890 – $115,300 |
| Electrician | $91,030 | $63,420 – $128,530 |
| HVAC Technician | $82,050 | $63,820 – $106,630 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $75,490 | $56,310 – $88,820 |
| Truck Driver | $70,730 | $57,880 – $80,120 |
| Bookkeeper | $66,130 | $58,800 – $78,460 |
| Administrative Assistant | $62,940 | $53,220 – $77,380 |
| Medical Assistant | $61,940 | $51,390 – $78,120 |
| Customer Service Representative | $60,480 | $48,180 – $74,670 |
| Nursing Assistant (CNA) | $56,840 | $51,870 – $67,880 |
| Receptionist | $47,130 | $44,110 – $57,820 |
| Warehouse Worker | $47,060 | $43,300 – $56,680 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, San Jose / Silicon Valley metro. Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.