How much does a Media Specialist make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Media Specialist in San Jose, CA is $70,322. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,081 to $78,679, with most professionals earning between $56,487 and $86,287.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Media Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Media Specialist Salary $56,487 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Media Specialist Salary $63,081 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Media Specialist Salary $70,322 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Media Specialist Salary $78,679 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Media Specialist Salary $86,287 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25% $63,081 10% $56,487 90% $86,287 75% $78,679 $70,322 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Media Specialist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Social Media Communications Specialist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Media Specialist in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Media Specialist ranges from $63,081 to $78,679 with the average base salary of $70,322. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,306 to $81,592 with the average total cash compensation of $72,137.

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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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