📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Technical Product Manager Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Very High Demand

Average
$195,960
per year
Median
$187,440
per year
Hourly
$94.21
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$129,220
25th Percentile — Junior$163,300
50th Percentile — Median$187,440
75th Percentile — Senior$239,980
90th Percentile — Top Earners$267,812
💡 Top-earning Technical Product Managers in California make up to $267,812 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$146.4k
2021
$155.2k
2022
$164.5k
2023
$174.4k
2024
$184.9k
2025
$196.0k
2026
📈 Technical Product Manager salaries in California have followed the national trend with 6.0% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Technical Product Manager Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $303,738 +55.0% Very High
San Diego $290,021 +48.0% Very High
San Jose $337,051 +72.0% Very High
San Francisco $362,526 +85.0% Very High
Fresno $211,637 +8.0% Very High
Sacramento $239,071 +22.0% Very High
Long Beach $284,142 +45.0% Very High
Bakersfield $211,637 +8.0% Very High
Anaheim $278,263 +42.0% Very High
Santa Ana $274,344 +40.0% Very High
Riverside $250,829 +28.0% Very High
Stockton $231,233 +18.0% Very High
Irvine $303,738 +55.0% Very High
San Bernardino $231,233 +18.0% Very High
Modesto $219,475 +12.0% Very High
Fontana $239,071 +22.0% Very High
Moreno Valley $225,354 +15.0% Very High
Glendale $290,021 +48.0% Very High
Fremont $313,536 +60.0% Very High
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Technical Product Manager Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Technical Product Managers. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $195,960 per year, California's Technical Product Manager salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $129,220–$163,300, while experienced Technical Product Managers can command $239,980–$267,812.

Looking ahead, the Technical Product Manager profession in California is projected to grow at 6.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
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  • The average Technical Product Manager salary in California is $195,960 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $138,000.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Technical Product Managers the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Technical Product Manager employment.
  • At $195,960/year, California Technical Product Manager salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $138,000/year.