What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for National Instruments?

We've identified 10 cities in California where National Instruments jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley (24.1% above average), followed by Bodega Bay and San Francisco. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley $97,669 $8,139 $1,878 $46.96 Bodega Bay $94,664 $7,888 $1,820 $45.51 San Francisco $93,978 $7,831 $1,807 $45.18 Santa Clara $93,680 $7,806 $1,801 $45.04 San Jose $93,485 $7,790 $1,797 $44.94 Daly City $92,425 $7,702 $1,777 $44.44 San Buenaventura $92,352 $7,696 $1,776 $44.40 Santa Cruz $92,103 $7,675 $1,771 $44.28 Richmond $91,545 $7,628 $1,760 $44.01 Hayward $91,451 $7,620 $1,758 $43.97

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National Instruments Salary in California

Q: How much does a National Instruments make in California?

The average annual pay for a national instruments in California is $78,722 a year — that works out to approximately $37.85 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $79,766. The middle 80% of National Instrumentss earn between $38,489 (10th percentile) and $126,817 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related National Instruments Jobs in California?

We found several jobs related to National Instruments in California that pay more on average. Topping the list is Intermediate Web Developer at $13,897 (17.7%) above National Instruments. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Intermediate Web Developer $92,619 $7,718 $1,781 $44.53 Scientific Program Analyst $87,986 $7,332 $1,692 $42.30 Writer Author $79,940 $6,661 $1,537 $38.43 Cellular Molecular Biology $79,630 $6,635 $1,531 $38.28 Molecular Biology Technologist $61,356 $5,113 $1,179 $29.50

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National Instruments Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$79,766

California

$78,722

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How much does a National Instruments make in California?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average annual pay for a National Instruments in California is $78,722 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $37.85 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,513/week or $6,560/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $148,035 and as low as $31,581, the majority of National Instruments salaries currently range between $52,300 (25th percentile) to $93,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $126,817 annually in California. The average pay range for a National Instruments varies greatly (by as much as 41500), 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 National Instruments salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for National Instruments 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 National Instruments Jobs in California

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a National Instruments job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with Bodega Bay, and San Francisco, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, beats the average in California by $15,256 (19.4%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $18,947 (24.1%) above the $78,722 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a National Instruments 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 Hayward, , 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 National Instruments role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley	$97,669	$8,139	$1,878	$46.96
Bodega Bay	$94,664	$7,888	$1,820	$45.51
San Francisco	$93,978	$7,831	$1,807	$45.18
Santa Clara	$93,680	$7,806	$1,801	$45.04
San Jose	$93,485	$7,790	$1,797	$44.94
Daly City	$92,425	$7,702	$1,777	$44.44
San Buenaventura	$92,352	$7,696	$1,776	$44.40
Santa Cruz	$92,103	$7,675	$1,771	$44.28
Richmond	$91,545	$7,628	$1,760	$44.01
Hayward	$91,451	$7,620	$1,758	$43.97

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related National Instruments Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the National Instruments job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $78722 state average for National Instruments jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Intermediate Web Developer	$92,619	$7,718	$1,781	$44.53
Scientific Program Analyst	$87,986	$7,332	$1,692	$42.30
Writer Author	$79,940	$6,661	$1,537	$38.43
Cellular Molecular Biology	$79,630	$6,635	$1,531	$38.28
Molecular Biology Technologist	$61,356	$5,113	$1,179	$29.50

About Our Data

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

Infographic detailing National Instruments salary in California as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $52,300 to $126,817 annually, with the California average at $78,722 per year or $37.85 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for National Instruments jobs, with Berkeley leading at $97,669 annually.

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