Program Technician Salary in San Jose, California

How much does a Program Technician make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Program Technician in San Jose, CA is $97,951. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $78,483 to a high of $120,708, with most professionals earning between $87,761 and $109,863.

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What does a Program Technician do?

Common responsibilities of a Program Technician

Works within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, and works under minimal direction.

December 08, 2022

Performs clerical tasks to include accepting and making phone calls, setting business meeting agendas, sending memos, accepting visitors, scheduling meetings, electronic/manual file maintenance, and reviewing incoming reports.

March 25, 2023

Follows standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion.

March 31, 2023

Monitors and inspects public and private wildlife to ensure compliance with state regulations and trains various personnel in activities, such as fire safety, accident prevention, and maintenance and calibration of scientific and technical equipment.

April 03, 2023

Demonstrated skill in the use of computers and related software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Publisher) to accomplish office support requirements.

April 20, 2023

Assisting procurement with logistics activities, packaging subcontracts for construction projects, and working with site materials management.

April 27, 2023

Requires experience managing multiple tasks and tracking workflow with the ability to analyze information and reach logical conclusions.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Program Technician in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

87761

109863

97951

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

89571

113712

100394

What is the average salary for Program Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Program Technician in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Program Technician ranges from $87,761 to $109,863 with the average base salary of $97,951. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,571 to $113,712 with the average total cash compensation of $100,394.

View Average Salary for Program Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$97,951	$87,761 - $109,863
Bonus	$2,442	$1,810 - $3,849
Total Pay	$100,394	$89,571 - $113,712

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Program Technician Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,761 - $109,863	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,782 - $97,371	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,593 - $109,653	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,174 - $106,624	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,314 - $106,799	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,411 - $109,426	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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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, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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