May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in San Jose
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
574 occupations
Across 574 occupations with published wages in San Jose, ophthalmologists, except pediatric record the highest median at $700,850 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in San Jose
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 87,350 | $213,110 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 49,610 | $37,640 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 23,060 | $44,570 |
| Registered Nurses | 22,930 | $216,740 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 19,070 | $291,660 |
| Retail Salespersons | 18,340 | $44,220 |
| General and Operations Managers | 17,230 | $163,860 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 16,680 | $184,430 |
| Cashiers | 16,530 | $42,960 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 15,780 | $43,870 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $37,640 | 49,610 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $40,650 | 40 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $41,710 | 3,420 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $41,920 | 12,600 |
| Bartenders | $42,270 | 2,790 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $42,400 | 1,860 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $42,410 | 3,600 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $42,460 | 1,020 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $42,750 | 260 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $42,850 | 2,860 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.