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

The median salary for Research Engineer in San Jose is USD 172,500 - USD 306,625 per year.

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

The national average salary for Research Engineer in United States is USD 16,667 - USD 88,073, while in San Jose it is USD 172,500 - USD 306,625.

Research Engineer Salary in United States

Research Engineer Salary in San Jose

Based on 93 job listings - San Jose, United States 2026

Average salary

$172,500 - $306,625

Median salary

$172,500 - $306,625

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San Jose

Average salary

172,500 - 306,625

Median salary

172,500 - 306,625

93 job openings

United States

Average salary

16,667 - 88,073

Median salary

16,667 - 88,073

9,164 job openings

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Cambridge96 job openings

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Atlanta78 job openings

Austin69 job openings

San Diego62 job openings

Houston55 job openings

Redmond50 job openings

Reston48 job openings

California43 job openings

Chicago43 job openings

State College42 job openings

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The average salary for a Research Engineer in San Jose, United States is USD 172,500 - USD 306,625 per year in 2026, based on 93 job listings.

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