Materials Engineers Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$156,730

per year

Hourly Rate

$75.35

per hour

Employment

550

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+38.9%

National: $112,860

📊 Compared to the national median of $112,860, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 38.9% MORE for Materials Engineers positions.

Purchasing Power

$130,391

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

24%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10th

$101,450

25th

$130,770

Median

$156,730

75th

$180,130

90th

$218,760

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).