CAD Programmer Salary in San Jose, California

CAD Programmer Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does a CAD Programmer make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAD Programmer in San Jose, CA is $117,964. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $95,602 to a high of $140,430, with most professionals earning between $106,259 and $129,724.

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10th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $95,602 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $106,259 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $117,964 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $129,724 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile CAD Programmer Salary $140,430 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25% $106,259 10% $95,602 90% $140,430 75% $129,724 $117,964 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    CAD Drafter II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    CAD Programmer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    CAD Drafter IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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106259
129724
117964

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
108880
135520
121667
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of CAD Programmer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for CAD Programmer ranges from $106,259 to $129,724 with the average base salary of $117,964. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,880 to $135,520 with the average total cash compensation of $121,667.
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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, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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