Semiconductor Engineer Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Semiconductor Engineer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Semiconductor Engineer in San Diego, CA is $89,157. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $83,604 to $95,122, with most professionals earning between $78,549 and $100,553.

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Average Salary Range for Semiconductor Engineer in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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89157

Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Semiconductor Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Semiconductor Engineer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Semiconductor Engineer ranges from $83,604 to $95,122 with the average base salary of $89,157. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,751 to $97,542 with the average total cash compensation of $91,002.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $89,157 $83,604 - $95,122
Bonus $1,845 $1,146 - $2,420
Total Pay $91,002 $84,751 - $97,542
* 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.

Semiconductor Engineer Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,357 - $94,841 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,604 - $95,122 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,141 - $94,595 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,411 - $94,902 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,141 - $94,595 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,010 - $94,445 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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