Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Server jobs in San Diego, CA

24,050 servers employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $17.23/hour ($35,850/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median server salary in San Diego, CA is $17.23/hour ($35,850/year), with a typical range of $35,280 to $37,020 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Server pay in San Diego, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the San Diego metro. Half of Servers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $35,280 $35,850 $37,020
25th$35,280 Median$35,850 75th$37,020 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area (SOC 35-3031, Server). Full Server salary guide →

What is a Server salary in San Diego?

The median server salary in San Diego, CA is $17.23/hour ($35,850/year), with a typical range of $35,280 to $37,020 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 24,050 servers employed in the San Diego metro area.

Server pay bands in San Diego by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Senior Server

Typical senior band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$29,934–$39,435
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Server

Typical mid level band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$31,547–$39,435
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Server

Typical senior band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$31,547–$40,080
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Server

Typical entry level band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$29,397–$42,661
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Server

Typical senior band in San Diego
Example (illustrative)
Location
San Diego, CA
Typical pay range
$34,236–$45,242
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Server Career Ladder — San Diego Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to San Diego’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Server0–2 yrs$25,812
  2. Mid Server2–5 yrs$34,057
  3. Senior Server5–8 yrs$43,020
  4. Staff Server8–12 yrs$51,982
  5. Lead Server12+ yrs$60,945

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-3031, Server).

Employers in the Server hiring market in San Diego

  • Apex Staffing
  • NexGen Group
  • TechCorp Solutions
  • Talent Bridge
  • Summit Enterprises

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in San Diego post Server jobs

Employers in the San Diego metro typically post Server roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Server in San Diego, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Server earn in San Diego, CA?
Median $17.23/hour ($35,850/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $35,280–$37,020. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Server jobs are there in San Diego?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 24,050 Server roles employed in the San Diego metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do San Diego employers use for Server?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Server jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Server openings in San Diego and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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