As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Human Computer Interaction Engineer in San Diego, CA is $94,904, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,825 weekly, or $7,909 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Human Computer Interaction Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Human Computer Interaction Engineer in San Diego, CA vary widely, spanning from $81,482 to $110,671. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,879) and 75th percentile ($103,157), while top earners (90th percentile) make $110,671 per year. This $15,278 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Integrity or Open Source, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Diego Human Computer Interaction Engineer often earn 2.2% higher than national averages. However, San Diego currently ranks 128 statewide for Human Computer Interaction Engineer 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
Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $81,482 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $87,879 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $94,904 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $103,157 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Human Computer Interaction Engineer Salary $110,671 San Diego, CA October 01, 2026
25% $87,879 10% $81,482 90% $110,671 75% $103,157 $94,904 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Human Computer Interaction Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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110779
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