What is the median salary for Data Engineer in California?

The median salary for Data Engineer in California is USD 20,542 - USD 27,475 per year.

How does the Data Engineer salary in California compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Data Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 165,000, while in California it is USD 60,469 - USD 88,201.

Data Engineer Salary in United States

Data Engineer Salary in California

Based on 165 job listings - California, United States 2026

-36.3% vs 2025

Average salary

$60,469 - $88,201

Median salary

$20,542 - $27,475

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$11K

25th percentile$14K

Median$21K

75th percentile$99K

90th percentile$152K

50% of professionals earn between $13,542 - $98,750 USD

The median salary is $20,542

Compare with national average

California

Average salary

60,469 - 88,201

Median salary

20,542 - 27,475

165 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 165,000

Median salary

120,000 - 165,000

53,233 job openings

Other cities

New York2,065 job openings

San Francisco1,748 job openings

Tucson1,296 job openings

Atlanta974 job openings

Chicago954 job openings

Austin939 job openings

Seattle827 job openings

Dallas771 job openings

Boston558 job openings

Washington502 job openings

Charlotte433 job openings

Houston369 job openings

Denver320 job openings

Columbus267 job openings

San Jose266 job openings

Phoenix244 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Engineer in California, United States is USD 60,469 - USD 88,201 per year in 2026, based on 165 job listings.

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