Arduino

Arduino Salary in California

$33.6K

$42.9K

$62.2K

$45,232

/year

$21.75

/hour

Arduino Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$45,833

California

California

$45,232

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    How much does an Arduino make in California?

    As of Aug 7, 2026, the average annual pay for an Arduino in California is $45,232 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.75 an hour. This is the equivalent of $869/week or $3,769/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $62,175 and as low as $33,555, the majority of Arduino salaries currently range between $39,500 (25th percentile) to $48,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $58,720 annually in California. The average pay range for an Arduino varies greatly (by as much as 8900), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Arduino salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Arduino jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Arduino Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Arduino job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with San Francisco, and Santa Clara, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, beats the average in California by $8,596 (19.0%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $10,887 (24.1%) above the $45,232 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Arduino appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 6% between Berkeley, and Richmond, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Arduino role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley

    $56,119

    $26.98

    San Francisco

    $53,999

    $25.96

    Santa Clara

    $53,828

    $25.88

    Sunnyvale

    $53,792

    $25.86

    Livermore

    $53,761

    $25.85

    San Jose

    $53,715

    $25.82

    Daly City

    $53,106

    $25.53

    Santa Cruz

    $52,921

    $25.44

    Oakland

    $52,638

    $25.31

    Richmond

    $52,601

    $25.29

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Arduino Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Arduino job category in California, we found 0 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $45232 state average for Arduino jobs.

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    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Arduino salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $39,500 to $58,720 annually, with the California average at $45,232 per year or $21.75 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Arduino jobs, with Berkeley leading at $56,119 annually.