What is the median salary for Data Engineer in San Jose?

The median salary for Data Engineer in San Jose is USD 150,000 - USD 257,550 per year.

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

The national average salary for Data Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 165,000, while in San Jose it is USD 158,943 - USD 264,059.

Data Engineer Salary in United States

Data Engineer Salary in San Jose

Based on 331 job listings - San Jose, United States 2026

-35.2% vs 2025

Average salary

$158,943 - $264,059

Median salary

$150,000 - $257,550

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$104K

25th percentile$135K

Median$150K

75th percentile$171K

90th percentile$237K

50% of professionals earn between $134,500 - $171,050 USD

The median salary is $150,000

Compare with national average

San Jose

Average salary

158,943 - 264,059

Median salary

150,000 - 257,550

331 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 165,000

Median salary

120,000 - 165,000

55,509 job openings

Other cities

New York2,296 job openings

San Francisco2,053 job openings

Tucson1,605 job openings

Atlanta1,094 job openings

Austin1,053 job openings

Seattle904 job openings

Dallas803 job openings

Chicago612 job openings

Washington606 job openings

Charlotte473 job openings

Houston456 job openings

Boston449 job openings

Denver384 job openings

Columbus339 job openings

Phoenix292 job openings

Los Angeles276 job openings

Plano268 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Engineer in San Jose, United States is USD 158,943 - USD 264,059 per year in 2026, based on 331 job listings.

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