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Data Collection Associate

Data Collection Associate Salary in California

$23.2K

$39.5K

$62.7K

$42,388

/year

$20.38

/hour

Data Collection Associate Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$42,950

California

California

$42,388

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    How much does a Data Collection Associate make in California?

    As of Aug 20, 2026, the average annual pay for a Data Collection Associate in California is $42,388 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.38 an hour. This is the equivalent of $815/week or $3,532/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $62,668 and as low as $23,192, the majority of Data Collection Associate salaries currently range between $34,500 (25th percentile) to $47,400 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $56,747 annually in California. The average pay range for a Data Collection Associate varies greatly (by as much as 12900), 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 Data Collection Associate salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Data Collection Associate 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 Data Collection Associate Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Data Collection Associate job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, beats the average in California by $8,336 (19.7%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $10,202 (24.1%) above the $42,388 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Berkeley, and San Mateo, , 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 a Data Collection Associate role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley

    $52,590

    $25.28

    Sunnyvale

    $51,099

    $24.57

    Santa Clara

    $50,724

    $24.39

    San Francisco

    $50,603

    $24.33

    San Jose

    $50,337

    $24.20

    Danville

    $50,252

    $24.16

    Daly City

    $49,766

    $23.93

    Castro Valley

    $49,561

    $23.83

    Oakland

    $49,327

    $23.71

    San Mateo

    $48,920

    $23.52

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Data Collection Associate Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Data Collection Associate job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $42388 state average for Data Collection Associate 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 Data Collection Associate salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $34,500 to $56,747 annually, with the California average at $42,388 per year or $20.38 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Data Collection Associate jobs, with Berkeley leading at $52,590 annually.
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