Computer and Information Systems Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $190,590 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $91.63
10th percentile $116,530
90th percentile —
Employed locally 270
National median $171,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $116,530
    25th
    $152,300
    50th (median)
    $190,590
    75th
    $226,240

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Systems Managers salary vs area income 174% Median Computer and Information Systems Managers salary is 74% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer and Information Systems Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $291,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $221,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $212,450
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $212,400
    California $211,340
    New York $209,980

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Systems Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $291,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $221,810
    California $211,340
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $207,150
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $200,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $193,370

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $65,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer and Information Systems Managers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $91.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $147.24 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Computer and Information Systems Managers salaries?

    The median Computer and Information Systems Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 11.3% above the national median of $171,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Systems Managers (10th percentile) earn around $116,530 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $152,300.