How much does an Ocean Engineer make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Ocean Engineer in San Jose, CA is $97,310. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,024 to $118,579, with most professionals earning between $64,285 and $137,942.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Ocean Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $64,285 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $80,024 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $97,310 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $118,579 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Ocean Engineer Salary $137,942 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $80,024 10% $64,285 90% $137,942 75% $118,579 $97,310 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Ocean Engineer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Ocean Engineer ranges from $80,024 to $118,579 with the average base salary of $97,310. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,542 to $119,469 with the average total cash compensation of $101,302.
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