SOC 15-1299 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Occupations, All Other — El Centro
El Centro, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In El Centro, CA the median wage is $103,310.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In El Centro, CA the median wage is $103,310. That is 11.4% lower than the national median of $116,580. Pay ranges from under $35,890 at the tenth percentile to more than $151,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,730 to $134,310.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.18 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $184,430. Of the 228 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 35th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,890 | −69.2% |
| 25th | $63,730 | −45.3% |
| Median (50th) | $103,310 | −11.4% |
| 75th | $134,310 | +15.2% |
| 90th | $151,510 | +30.0% |
| Mean | $98,590 | −15.4% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $184,430 | 16,680 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $161,700 | 16,930 | |
| 3 | Salinas | $131,730 | 500 | |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $128,390 | 670 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $127,600 | 7,340 | |
| 6 | Sacramento | $110,980 | 2,700 | |
| 7 | Bakersfield | $110,180 | 1,080 | |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $109,700 | 20,060 | |
| 9 | Santa Cruz | $107,990 | 180 | |
| 10 | Oxnard | $106,290 | 1,700 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in El Centro run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $103,310 buys what $93,324 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$93,324US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,310 a year, 11.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,890 to $151,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $184,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other in El Centro, CA?
The median annual wage is $103,310, or $49.67 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $116,580, so pay in El Centro, CA is 11.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in El Centro, CA earns more than $151,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,890 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Jose, at $184,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in El Centro, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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