Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $106,440 | $98,482 | +8% |
| Median hourly wage | $51.17 | $47.35 | +8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $96,152.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Network Engineer in California is $106,440, or about $51.17 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Network Engineers is $98,482. California is +8% above the national median.
Entry-level network engineers in California typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 26,170 network engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $106,440, California offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.