As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Economic Development in San Jose, CA is $99,241, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,908 weekly, or $8,270 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Economic Development in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Economic Development in San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $80,287 to $111,205. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($89,320) and 75th percentile ($105,504), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,205 per year. This $16,184 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Forecasting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Jose Economic Development often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 1 statewide for Economic Development job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Economic Development Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Economic Development Salary $80,287 San Jose, CA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Economic Development Salary $89,320 San Jose, CA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Economic Development Salary $99,241 San Jose, CA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Economic Development Salary $105,504 San Jose, CA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Economic Development Salary $111,205 San Jose, CA September 01, 2026
25% $89,320 10% $80,287 90% $111,205 75% $105,504 $99,241 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Economic Development

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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

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