Staff Hardware Applications Engineer Salary in San Diego, CA

10 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff Hardware Applications Engineer in San Diego is $139,631 — 15% above the national median of $121,514.

Section 1
$139,631
Average
$83,778
Min Est.
$251,335
Max Est.
10
Filings

Top Employers for Staff Hardware Applications Engineer in San Diego

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. $142,718 8
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. $127,283 2
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.