Transmitter Engineer Salary in San Jose, California

Transmitter Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does a Transmitter Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average Transmitter Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $58,313 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $51,847 and $64,615. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Transmitter Engineer Salary	$45,959	San Jose,CA	March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Transmitter Engineer Salary	$51,847	San Jose,CA	March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Transmitter Engineer Salary	$58,313	San Jose,CA	March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Transmitter Engineer Salary	$64,615	San Jose,CA	March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Transmitter Engineer Salary	$70,352	San Jose,CA	March 26, 2024

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Job Description for Transmitter Engineer

Transmitter Engineer installs, develops and operates all aspects of electronic equipment used to transmit radio and television programs. May require a bachelor's degree in engineering and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Transmitter Engineer has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Additionally, Transmitter Engineer works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Transmitter Engineer Pay Difference by Location

Transmitter Engineer salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Transmitter Engineer, the highest Transmitter Engineer salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Transmitter Engineer salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Transmitter Engineer salary is in Miami, FL, where the Transmitter Engineer salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.1%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -1.3%

About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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